PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an AGE-derived melanin production inhibitor and AGE-derived melanin production method.SOLUTION: According to the present invention, there are provided: an AGE-derived melanin production inhibitor comprising a Morinda-citrifolia seed extract an AGE-derived melanin production method an agent for suppressing an AGE-derived melanin production, the agent comprising such a composition and a food for suppressing an AGE-derived melanin production, the agent comprising such a composition. Here, these are extremely useful for, as a material having an action of suppressing an AGE-derived melanin production, whitening effect, anti-aging effect, etc., on the skin.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】AGE由来メラニン産生阻害剤及びAGE由来メラニン産生方法の提供。【解決手段】モリンダ-シトリフォリアの種子の抽出物を含有するAGE由来メラニン産生抑制用組成物であり、当該組成物を含有するAGE由来メラニン産生抑制剤であり、当該組成物を含有するAGE由来メラニン産生抑制用食品である。これらは、AGE由来メラニン産生抑制作用を有する素材として、美白効果、肌に対する抗老化作用等、非常に有用である。【選択図】なし
