PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a ceramide production enhancer and a moisturizing agent.SOLUTION: A ceramide production enhancer and a moisturizing agent, each contain a compound represented by general formula (1) as an active ingredient (in the formula, R represents an acyl group having 1-5 carbon atoms).COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】セラミド産生促進剤及び保湿剤を提供する。【解決手段】下記一般式(1)で表される化合物を有効成分として含有するセラミド産生促進剤および保湿剤。(式中、Rは炭素数1~5のアシル基を表す。)【選択図】なし