PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a StAR expression inhibitor and a sebum secretion inhibitor which can inhibit StAR expression and inhibit excessive secretion of sebum.SOLUTION: A StAR expression inhibitor includes one or more plants selected from Paulownia fortunei (Seem.) Hemsl., Crinum asiaticum L. var. sinicum Bak., and Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Serige or an extract thereof as an active ingredient.COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT【課題】StAR発現を抑制し、皮脂の過剰分泌を抑制することが可能な、StAR発現抑制剤、皮脂分泌抑制剤等の提供。【解決手段】ホウトウ、ラクンタイ及びハチセンカから選ばれる1種以上の植物又はそれらの抽出物を有効成分とするStAR発現抑制剤。【選択図】なし