PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an involucrin expression inhibitor capable of inhibiting expression of involucrin, a kinky hair ameliorant and a skin care external preparation.SOLUTION: In an involucrin expression inhibitor, a kinky hair ameliorant and a skin care external preparation, one or more kinds of plants selected from Halenia corniculate, Begonia pedatifida Levl., Dichondra micrantha, China forget-me-not and Veronica anagallis-aquatica or extracts therefrom are used as active ingredients.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】インボルクリンの発現を抑制する、インボルクリン発現抑制剤くせ毛改善剤、皮膚外用剤の提供。【解決手段】ハナイカリ、Begonia pedatifida Levl.、アオイゴケ、シナワスレナグサ及びオオカワヂシャから選ばれる一種以上の植物又はその抽出物を有効成分とするインボルクリン発現抑制剤くせ毛改善剤、皮膚外用剤。【選択図】なし