PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition for external application having an improved whitening effect.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a composition for external application comprising equol and chelator.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】美白効果が向上した外用組成物の提供。【解決手段】エクオール及びキレート剤を含有する外用組成物。【選択図】なし