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(57) [Problem] To provide a skin external preparation excellent in usability and stability. SOLUTION: An oil phase containing ethyl cellulose and / or ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose contains the following (1) An external preparation for skin, comprising an ester compound obtained by esterifying the components (2) and (3). (1) Polyhydric alcohol (2) Fatty acid or hydroxy fatty acid having 8 to 30 carbon atoms (linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated) (3) Linear or branched dibasic acid having 12 to 30 carbon atoms |