COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR ALLEVIATING SEBUM SECRETION COMPRISING CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS EXTRACT OR MIXTURE EXTRACT OF CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS AND ARECA CATECHU

摘要

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for reducing or improving sebum secretion induced by stress, containing a safflower seed extract or a mixed extract of safflower seeds and areca nuts as an active ingredient. According to the present invention, the safflower seed extract or the mixed extract inhibits the expression of 11β-HSD1 and SREBP-1 stimulated by stress, thereby improving symptoms of acne by reducing sebum secretion.