PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel functional material for cosmetics (for whitening, anti-aging action, rough and dry skin improving action) and for health promotion which has naturally derived components and is excellent in biosafety.SOLUTION: The invention relates to a whitening agent, anti-aging agent, rough and dry skin improving agent, and cosmetics containing such agents, or an oral composition for cosmetics which contain sprout extract of Helianthus annuus of Asteraceae Helianthus as an active ingredient. The extract and related compositions prevent and improve pigmentation, such as stains, freckles, and chloasma of the skin, and protect the skin from the oxidation damage caused by allergen, such as ultraviolet, air contaminants, pollen, and the like, and further exhibit an effect of improving the rough and dry skin, dermal aging, or the like due to such causes.COPYRIGHT: (C)2016,JPO&INPIT【課題】天然物由来成分のもであって、生体安全性にすぐれた新規の美容用(美白用、抗老化作用、肌荒れ改善作用)及び健康増進用の機能性素材を提供する。【解決手段】本発明は、キク科ヒマワリ属のヒマワリの新芽の抽出物を有効成分とする美白剤、抗老化剤、及び肌荒れ改善剤、並びにそれらの剤を含む化粧料、又は美容用経口組成物。【効果】前記抽出物及び関連組成物は、肌のシミ、ソバカス、肝斑等の色素沈着を予防、改善し、亦、紫外線、大気汚染物質、花粉等のアレルギー物質等が原因で生じる酸化ダメージから肌を保護し、更にそれらの原因による肌荒れ、皮膚の老化等を改善する効果を発揮する。【選択図】なし
