The present disclosure provides a cosmetic composition which includes at least one of Scutellaria baicalensis essence, licorice essence, and mixture of Scutellaria baicalensis extract and licorice extract as active ingredient and, optionally, further includes at least one of zinc pyrithione, panthenol and thuja semen extract. The cosmetic composition of the present disclosure is capable of inhibiting hair loss and enhancing hair growth by inhibiting binding with the androgen receptor and regulating the hair growth factor so as to induce transition from telogen to anagen and prolong anagen.