Provided are compositions comprising an extract of Lilium siberia and a carrier. Also provided are methods of lightening the skin comprising the step of applying to skin in need of skin lightening treatment an extract of Lilium siberia.本發明提供包含一西伯利亞百合(Lilium siberia)萃取物及一載劑之組成物。本發明另提供明亮皮膚之方法,其包含將需要皮膚明亮處理之皮膚施用西伯利亞百合萃取物之步驟。