PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a glycation reaction inhibitor which is broadly applicable to external preparation for skins and the like, such as pharmaceutical preparations, quasi drugs, and cosmetic preparations, because of being capable of inhibiting a glycation reaction effectively and being expected to prevent and improve aging processes, such as wrinkle, dullness, and decreased elasticity of skin which advance with age.SOLUTION: Provided is a glycation reaction inhibitor containing as an active ingredient at least one kind selected from carnitine and salts thereof and carnitine derivatives and salts thereof.COPYRIGHT: (C)2015,JPO&INPIT【解決手段】カルニチンおよびその塩ならびにカルニチンの誘導体およびその塩の中から選択される、少なくとも一種を有効成分として含む、糖化反応抑制剤。【効果】本発明の糖化反応抑制剤は、糖化反応を効果的に抑制することができ、加齢とともに進行する皮膚のシワ、クスミ、弾力性低下等の老化現象の予防、改善が期待できるため、医薬品、医薬部外品、化粧料等の皮膚外用剤等に幅広く適用することができる。【選択図】なし
