Disclosed are a novel Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract and a composition comprising the extract, both of which can enhance the production of sebum more effectively. Specifically, disclosed is a Maitake mushroom extract produced by extracting a dried body of Maitake mushroom with pure ethanol. Also disclosed is a composition for enhancing the production of a sebum, which comprises the Maitake mushroom extract.本發明提供一種可以促進皮脂產生的新穎舞茸萃取物及其包含此舞茸萃取物的組成物。其中,舞茸萃取物是使用純酒精從乾燥舞茸中萃取得到;組成物包含此舞茸萃取物,而具有可促進皮脂產生的作用。