PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external composition (corneocyte thickening agent) having the effect of thickening corneocytes and giving skin resilience and a puffy feeling.SOLUTION: The corneocyte thickening agent contains higher fatty acid, higher fatty acid salt, and higher alcohol.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2018,JPO&INPIT【課題】本発明は角質細胞厚を増して、皮膚に柔軟性やふっくら感を付与する作用を有する外用組成物(角質細胞肥厚化剤)を提供する。【解決手段】高級脂肪酸、高級脂肪酸塩、及び高級アルコールを含有する角質細胞肥厚化剤。【選択図】なし