PURPOSE: A composition containing a Camellia japonica fruit extract for antioxidation or whitening effects is provided to show superior whitening and antioxidation effects, thereby being used in cosmetic materials and pharmaceutical products. CONSTITUTION: A composition for antioxidation or whitening effects contains a Camellia japonica fruit extract. The extract is prepared from Camellia japonica fruits using water, C1-C4 alcohol, or a mixture thereof. The extract is prepared from Camellia japonica fruits including seeds with a diameter of 2 cm or less and placenta or from Camellia japonica flesh without seeds and placenta. [Reference numerals] (AA,CC) Antioxidative measurement (%)； (BB,DD) Measure antioxidative activity by using DPPH； (EE) Camellia japonica mature fruit extract of example 1-2본 발명은 동백나무 열매 추출물을 함유하는 항산화 또는 미백용 조성물에 관한 것으로서, 상기 동백나무 열매 추출물을 함유하는 조성물은 미백 효과와 항산화 효과가 뛰어나 화장료, 의약품 등에 용이하게 이용될 수 있다.
