Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing high-purity ginsenoside Rd using Lactobacillus casei, more particularly to a method for preparing high-purity ginsenoside Rd using Lactobacillus casei and an anti-wrinkle cosmetic composition comprising the high-purity ginsenoside Rd as an active ingredient. Since the method of the present invention is simple and can economically prepare high-purity ginsenoside Rd extract, it may make the best use of anti-wrinkle effect of the ginsenoside Rd. In addition, the present invention can increase stability and decrease skin irritation by preparing water-soluble molecular capsule of high-purity ginsenoside Rd, thereby having advantage of increasing applicability ginsenoside Rd radically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a composite prepared by molecularly encapsulating a fermented sumac (Rhus javanica L.) extract with a cyclodextrin derivative as an active ingredient. More particularly, the present invention relates to a skin-whitening or antioxidant composition comprising a composite prepared by molecularly encapsulating a fermented sumac (Rhus javanica L.) extract with hydroxypropyl-?-cyclodextrin as an active ingredient. The composition of the present invention exhibits better skin-whitening and antioxidant effect than the existing cosmetic composition comprising 4-n-butylresorcinol, while having better stability. Further, since it is originated from natural materials with much less skin irritation, it can be effectively used to prepare functional skin-whitening and antioxidant cosmetic products.