The
skin located in the outermost layer of a
living body is routinely stimulated by external
ultraviolet rays,
bacteria, chemical substances, and the like, and when the
homeostasis of the
skin is disturbed,
inflammation, pigmentation, and the like due to
acne and the like occur.
Acne is caused by proliferation of
Propionibacterium acnes, and it is said that
Propionibacterium acnes decomposes
triglyceride in sebum, and the produced
fatty acid causes
inflammation. On the other hand,
melanin, which is synthesized for
UV protection, is excessively produced by a large amount of
ultraviolet light and causes
skin pigmentation. Under such circumstances, studies on ingredients for preventing and improving
acne and pigmentation have been carried out and external preparations have been developed, but the effects thereof are not necessarily satisfactory SOLUTION: The present invention provides a novel external preparation composition for skin or
hair care that prevents
acne and pigmentation and improves the skin to a smooth and
bright state by blending a mixture of
hexylresorcinol and
ethyl linoleate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1