An oil-in-water emulsified composition suitable for external preparation
for skin and cosmetic product, which comprised 0.1 to 5% by mass of (A)
lipopeptide compound derived from a microorganism such as surfactin and
its analogous compound, 0.05 to 1.5% by mass of (B) xanthan gum, 25 to
70% by mass of (C) oil component and (D) water, free from non-ionic
surfactants and acrylic water-soluble polymers, and is excellent in
feeling upon use, moisture retention, emollient property and stability as
well as environmental suitability and safety for living organisms, and
external preparation for skin and cosmetic product using the composition.