PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain an O/W-type emulsion which retains moisture by forming a water retention membrane on a skin, has a function for preventing the evaporation of the moisture, and keeps a ceratoid water content, by which a fresh and youthful skin can be obtained, and a softening effect can be expected, which has a wet and smooth feeling when applied on the skin, by which a fresh use feeling can be obtained, and which is most suitable for hand cream.SOLUTION: The O/W-type emulsion is obtained by emulsifying an oil phase containing meadowfoam oil, a higher alcohol, vaseline, and oil-soluble N-long-chain acyl acidic amino acid ester, and a water phase containing trimethylglycine, a water-soluble high polymer and a polyalcohol with an emulsifying agent containing phospholipid.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】本発明の目的は、皮膚上に保水膜を形成することによって水分を保持し、さらには水分の蒸発を防ぐ働きがあり、角質の水分量を保ち、みずみずしい皮膚が得られ、また、柔軟効果も期待でき、皮膚につけるとしっとりとなめらかな感触で、さっぱりした使用感が得られ、ハンドクリームに最適なO/W型エマルジョンを得ることにある。【解決手段】メドウフォーム油、高級アルコール、ワセリン、油溶性N-長鎖アシル酸性アミノ酸エステルを含む油相と、トリメチルグリシン、水溶性高分子、多価アルコールを含む水相をリン脂質を含む乳化剤で乳化したO/W型エマルジョン【選択図】なし