COMPOSITION FOR IMPROVING CONDITION OF SKIN ABSTRACTThe present invention demonstrates that skin condition-improving effects can be obtainedby a culture of propionic acid bacteria. A composition of the present invention containing the culture of propionic acid bacteria improves the condition of skin and, in particular, inhibits pigment formation. A composition of the present invention is composed of components provento be safe and to have superior taste properties from a long history of consumption, and long term consumption of the composition is possible. Milk fermentation components can be additionally mixed into a composition of the present invention. Ingesting a composition of the present invention can be expected to yield an intestinal function-regulating effect in addition to a skin condition-improving effect.(FIG.1)