The present invention relates to a novel use of a flavone-based compound or a Kaempferia parviflora extract comprising the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition for wrinkle improvement, anti-aging and skin elasticity enhancement or a composition for skin moisturization, which comprises a flavone-based compound or a Kaempferia parviflora extract comprising the same as an active ingredient. The composition of the present invention is very effective in inhibiting the activity of Collagenase-1 (MMP-1) and promoting the synthesis of collagen. Therefore, the composition of the present invention is useful for wrinkle improvement, anti-aging, skin elasticity enhancement, and skin moisturization via the inhibition of moisture loss from the skin.本発明はフラボン系化合物またはケンペリアパービフロラ抽出物の新たな用途に関する。フラボン系化合物またはケンペリアパービフロラ抽出物を有効成分として含む皺改善、抗老化及び皮膚弾力増進用組成物、または皮膚保湿用組成物に関する。本発明の組成物はコラーゲン分解酵素を抑制して、コラーゲンの生成を促進する効能が優れて皮膚の皺改善、抗老化及び皮膚弾力増進に効果的で、皮膚水分損失を抑制する効能が優れて皮膚保湿に効果的である。
