(carvone) More specifically, the present invention relates to a composition for skin whitening which comprises carno2, or a salt thereof as an active ingredient to suppress melanogenesis, (carvone) . or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. (Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone, αMSH) Is a composition for inhibiting melanin formation induced by melanocyte stimulating hormone, which is safe for, human bodies and has less side effects, and can be used as a cosmetic, health functional food. drug or a medical product.