EXTERNAL PREPARATION FOR ACNE, USE OF PLUM EXTRACT AND GERMICIDAL AND ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external preparation for acne which contains a plum extract and exerts excellent preventive and therapeutic effects against acne.

SOLUTION: The external preparation for acne contains at least one selected from an antibacterial or germicidal component, a component for softening or peeling the corneum, an anti-inflammatory component and a component for suppressing or absorbing sebum as an active ingredient. Here, the plum extract is added at an amount sufficient for enhancing the effect of the active ingredient, i.e. ≥0.1 wt.% against the weight of the external preparation. The plum extract is obtained from a plum fruit, particularly from a seed (pit) in the fruit.

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