PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition for external application having an improved moisturizing effect.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a composition for external application comprising equol and humectant.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】保湿効果が向上した外用組成物の提供。【解決手段】エクオール及び保湿剤を含有する外用組成物。【選択図】なし