<;P>;PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a germicide composition in which although zinc pyrithione and isopropylmethylphenol being antimicrobial agents having relatively low skin irritation and low germicidal properties, the germicidal action of each component is synergistically enhanced by using both the antimicrobial agents and a skin care preparation containing the germicide composition. <;P>;SOLUTION: The germicide composition comprises zinc pyrithione and isopropylmethylphenol. The skin care preparation contains the germicide composition. <;P>;COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT