COMPOSITIONS FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING SKIN DAMAGE BY ULTRAVIOLET RAYS

摘要

PURPOSE: A composition containing syriacusin compounds is provided to effectively suppress MMPs(matrix metalloproteinase) expression. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating skin damage due to UV rays contains the syriacusin compound of chemical formula 1 or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. The types of skin damage include skin inflammation, erythema, sun burn, or skin aging. A cosmetic composition for preventing or treating skin damage due to UV rays contains syriacusin compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient.