Preparation for epidermis

摘要

A preparation for epidermis containing kojic acid and/or its derivative and a surfactant or surfactants having HLB value adjusted to 12 or less than that is disclosed. This preparation is preferably in a form of O/W emulsion or W/O emulsion, with the latter being preferably formed by gel emulsification process. The surfactants or surface active agents serve to depress coloration or decomposition of kojic acid and/or its derivative and improve application feel of the preparation.