The present invention relates to a method for extracting an active ingredient by using glacier water, accumulated for a long period of time, as an extraction solvent, an extract thereof, and a cosmetic composition comprising nanoemulsion particles having the extract encapsulated by the nanoemulsion technology to improve transdermal permeation, in which the extracts contain various minerals or active ingredients. Also, the present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising glacier water as an active ingredient to supply moisture to the skin, to reduce loose keratin and to soften the skin texture.本發明是關於使用已聚積一段長時間之冰河水作為萃取溶劑萃取活性成分之方法,其萃取物,以及一種化妝品組成物,含有具有以奈米乳化技術來改善經皮滲透之封入該萃取物之奈米乳化顆粒,其中該萃取物含有各種礦物質或活性成分。本發明也關於一種含有冰河水作為活性成分之化妝品組成物,用以補充皮膚水分來降低角蛋白(keratin)鬆散並使皮膚質感柔和。