PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external preparation for skin, which gives moisture to the skin, has using properties such as good spreadability and non-stickiness, and can impart high moisture-retaining effects to the skin.SOLUTION: This external preparation for the skins comprises the following components (A) to (D). (A) A water-soluble polymer, (B) a liquid oil, (C) an oil agent which is pasty at room temperature, (D) tripolyhydroxyl fatty acid dipentaerythrityl.COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT【課題】本発明は、潤いを与え、のびの良さやべたつきのなさといった使用性、使用感を持ちながら、高い保湿効果を付与することができる皮膚外用剤を提供する。【解決手段】下記(A)~(D)を含有することを特徴とする皮膚外用剤。(A)水溶性高分子(B)液状油(C)室温でペースト状の油剤(D)トリポリヒドロキシ脂肪酸ジペンタエリスリチル【選択図】なし