| abstract |
The present invention addresses the problem of obtaining a gel composition that can provide an external skin preparation and a cosmetic that have good affinity for the skin, a smooth feel to the skin, and excellent stability over time, and an external skin preparation and a cosmetic that use the gel composition. The gel composition of the present invention comprises a biosurfactant, a polyhydric alcohol, an oily component, and ethanol, and the content of ethanol is 0.01 to 10% by weight. The biosurfactant is preferably at least 1 selected from the group consisting of surfactin, desmosine, iturin, and salts thereof. |