The present invention relates to a water-in-oil emulsified composition containing a sphingosine represented by the following formula (1):(R1 represents a hydrocarbon group optionally having a substituent Y represents methylene, methine or O X1, X2 and X3 each represent H, OH or acetoxy group X4 represents H, acetyl group or the like R2, R3 each represents H, OH or the like R represents H, amidino group or the like and a stands for 2 or 3),(B) a C6-30 fatty acid, and(C) an oil component. This water-in-oil emulsified composition has excellent stability and provides a good feeling to skin upon use.
