COSMETIC COMPOSITION CONTAINING GRACILARIOPSIS CHORDA EXTRACT FOR BLOCKING UV RAYS

摘要

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays comprising Gracilariopsis chorda extract. The cosmetic composition of this invention for UV protection has excellent activities for inhibition of direct UV illumination on skin by absorbing UV-A, and not only prevents oxidation of cell membrane but also recovers skin damages caused by UV in a significant manner. In addition, the cosmetic compositions of the present invention have the advantage of not only safety on skin but also stability as cosmetics, since the cosmetics of this invention includes Gracilariopsis chorda extract derived from natural-occurring materials as an active ingredient.