COMPOSITION FOR EXTERNAL USE

摘要

The present invention provides an externally applied composition capable of enhancing a stimulatory effect of an essential oil on IGF-1 secretion, the composition including (A) essential oil; and (B) at least one member selected from the group consisting of purine substances and salts thereof. Further, the present invention provides an externally applied composition capable of increasing the stratum corneum water content of the skin and maintaining transepidermal water loss at an appropriate level.