PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for producing a skin external preparation containing a fermentation liquid of rice that has a high content of amino acid, shows excellent moisture retention, and is enriched in γ-aminobutyric acid.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a fermentation liquid in which the rice enriched in γ-aminobutyric acid is fermented with Saccharomyces Veronae and a skin external preparation containing the fermentation liquid.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1【課題】アミノ酸含量が多く、保湿性に優れた、γ-アミノ酪酸が富化された米の発酵液を配合する皮膚外用剤の製造方法を提供することを課題とする。【解決手段】γ―アミノ酪酸が富化された米をサッカロミセス・べローナで発酵させた発酵液及びこの発酵液を配合した皮膚外用剤。【選択図】図1