PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To find out a novel moisturizer derived from a natural material thereby to obtain a novel moisture-retaining cosmetic and to obtain a novel naturally-derived colorant.SOLUTION: The moisturizer comprises a soybean-fermented product matured for two or more years or an extract therefrom.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】天然素材由来の新規な保湿剤を見出し、新規な保湿性化粧料を得る。更に、天然由来の新規な着色剤を得る。【解決手段】2年以上熟成した大豆発酵物又はその抽出物からなることを特徴とする保湿剤及び着色剤。【選択図】図1