An external preparation containing the following components (A), (B), (C), and (D):(A) a non-steroidal analgesic/anti-inflammatory agent,(B) a terpene and/or an essential oil containing a terpene,(C) a higher alcohol, and(D) a polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether and/or a polyoxyalkylene alkenyl ether. The external preparation of the present invention has improved skin permeation, and can thus be effective at a low concentration, and also has excellent appearance.
