A method for preparing snow lotus extract comprises a step of solvent extraction. The solvent is selected from water, methanol, ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, 1-butanol, ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, acetone, ethyl acetate, or the combination thereof. The obtained snow lotus extract has the effects of anti-oxidation and resistance to UVA and UVB radiations. The snow lotus extract is used as an active ingredient in the manufacture of cosmetics or medicaments for skin anti-aging, especially anti-photoaging.