The present invention is an external preparation for the skin, which is characterized by containing (A) a silver ion-supporting antibacterial zeolite and (B) one of a polypropylene glycol having a number-average molecular weight of 700-4,000, a copolymer of a polypropylene glycol and a polybutylene glycol, and a derivative of a polypropylene glycol. The purpose of the present invention is to provide an external preparation for the skin, in which a silver ion-supporting antibacterial zeolite powder is blended and which is prevented from providing powdery look due to the silver ion-supporting antibacterial zeolite powder.
