A skin function-improving composition for oral ingestion, which contains a milk-fat globule membrane. The composition is inexpensive, is highly safe, can be ingested orally, and has an activity of improving the dry condition of the skin so as to moisturize the skin. In particular, the milk-fat globule membrane is obtained from buttermilk or a processed product thereof. In particular, the composition has an activity of reducing transepidermal water loss or an activity of suppressing epidermal thickness. The composition can be ingested in the form of a food or beverage.