A novel anti-dandruff agent being a fumagillin derivative according to formula (I), and use of said agent as an anti-dandruff actives in anti-dandruff compositions, particularly shampoos and conditioners. The active is particularly effective against Malassezia yeasts and Malassezia furfur which may cause dandruff. A method of obtaining the fumagillin derivative from culturing of Peyronellaea sp. strain RKDO347 is also described.
