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(57) [Problem] To provide a whitening cosmetic composition having an excellent whitening effect, high skin safety in a preparation, and an excellent feeling upon use. A whitening cosmetic comprising a 2-hydroxymethyl-cycloalkanol derivative represented by the general formula (1). Embedded image (However, n = 3 to 10, and one or more selected from the group consisting of linear or branched saturated hydrocarbons having 0 to 10 carbon atoms added to the cyclic carbon atoms) Including derivatives.) |