PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external preparation for skin which contains a novel whitening component obtained newly searched out.SOLUTION: The external preparation for skin contains typically one or more kinds selected from glycosides represented by the formulas (1) to (8). The whitening agent for an external preparation for skin is also provided.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】新たな美白成分を探索し、それを含有する皮膚外用剤の提供。【解決手段】代表的には、次式で表される配糖体等を含有する皮膚外用剤。【選択図】なし