Compositions for skin whitening comprising (2Z, 8Z) - matricaria acid methyl ester

摘要

The present invention relates to a composition for skin whitening comprising an active fraction of Erigeron breviscapus extract or matricaria acid methyl ester isolated from the same as an active ingredient. The active fraction obtained by solvent fractionation from Erigeron breviscapus whole plant extract and (2Z,8Z)-matricaria acid methyl ester isolated from the fraction inhibit melanin generation in melanocytes without cytotoxicity, so that they can be effectively used for skin whitening.