本文综述了近些年皮类药用植物美容护肤功效的研究进展，重点讨论了白鲜皮、地骨皮、杜仲、构树皮、厚朴、黄柏、秦皮、肉桂等皮类植物药材的美白、抗光老化、清除自由基、防晒、祛痘作用，归纳了它们的性味、美容护肤功效及部分功效成分，展望了未来皮类药用植物美容护肤研究的发展方向。“,”Recent studies with respect to skin-care efficacy of cortex medicinal plant were reviewed. Whitening, anti-photoaging, free radical scavenging, sun-screening, and anti-acne effects of Cortex Dictamni, Cortex Lycii, Cortex Eucommiae and some other cortex plant medicines were discussed. Nature and lfavour, skin-care effect, functional ingredient of these cortex plant medicines were summarized. Finally, the future research directions were predicted.