An object of the present invention is to provide a composition for external use having an improved skin permeability of 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophen-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)azetidin-3-ol or a salt thereof. The present invention provides a composition for external use comprising 1-(3-(2-(1-benzothiophen-5-yl)ethoxy)propyl)azetidin-3-ol or a salt thereof, one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of alcohols, sulfoxides and amides, and a permeation enhancer.