A peptide having activity to improve skin condition is described. The peptide exhibits a very excellent effect in improving skin condition by inhibiting MMP2 activity. A composition containing the peptide exhibits excellent biological activities, such as inhibiting collagen decomposition and melanosome migration, and thus can be used in wrinkle reduction, skin regeneration, skin elasticity improvement, anti-skin aging, wound regeneration, acne reduction, skin regeneration or skin whitening. The composition containing the peptide can be used as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating MMP activity-related diseases and inflammation diseases.
