PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external composition which has a high skin-care effect in the treatment of dry skin and the like, and is excellent in stability.SOLUTION: The invention provides an external composition containing (A) γ-oryzanol, (B) a retinol derivative and/or tocopherol derivative, and (C) urea. The invention also provides a stabilization method for the external composition comprising (A) adding the γ-oryzanol, (B) adding the retinol derivative and/or tocopherol derivative, and (C) adding the urea.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2016,JPO&INPIT