The invention discloses a composition with whitening, brightening and anti-oxidation effects, an application of the composition, a cosmetic and a preparation method of the cosmetic. The composition is prepared from the following components in parts by
mass: 0.1 to 2 parts of cardamom seed
ketone, 0.01 to 0.5 part of tetrahydromagnolol, 0.5 to 4 parts of a yellow
mealworm root extract and 0.5 to 4 parts of a hydrolyzed
opuntia ficus-indica flower extract. The composition is prepared from the following components in parts by
mass: 1 to 2 parts of cardamom seed
ketone, 0.01 to 0.5 part of tetrahydromagnolol, 0.5 to 4 parts of a yellow
mealworm root extract and 0.5 to 4 parts of a hydrolyzed
opuntia ficus-indica flower extract. According to the composition with the
skin whitening, brightening and anti-oxidation effects, the application of the composition, the cosmetic and the preparation method of the cosmetic, the expression of
antioxidant enzymes can be promoted, the endogenous anti-
oxidation resistance of cells is enhanced, the
skin is protected from being damaged by free radicals, and therefore the
skin whitening, brightening and anti-oxidation effects are achieved.