PURPOSE: A composition containing a fermentation of water extract of ginseng leaves is provided to ensure low toxicity with excellent whitening activity. CONSTITUTION: A method for preparing a fermentation of a ginseng leaf extract comprises: a step of crushing ginseng leaves； a step of extracting an active ingredients from crushed ginseng leaves； and a step of fermenting the extract with Lactobacillus. The extraction step comprises stirring and extracting with distilled water. A food composition for skin whitening contains the fermentation. [Reference numerals] (AA) Leaf D.W； (BB) Leaf EtOH； (CC) Root D.W； (DD) Root EtOH본 발명은 미백효과가 있는 인삼 잎 추출 발효물 및 이의 제조 방법에 관한 것으로, 본 발명에 따른 인삼 잎 추출 발효물은 미백 활성이 뛰어나고 세포 독성이 낮다.
