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(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To use a bactericide or preservative which has a possibility of causing harm to a living body, particularly a human body, which is toxic or irritating or an allergen causing allergy. Provided is an external preparation for skin which can maintain an antibacterial activity for a long period of time that is equal to or higher than the case where these bactericides and preservatives are used. SOLUTION: The external preparation for skin includes Melissa offi cinalis ) extract, particularly a polar solvent extract, is incorporated in an amount of 0.001 to 20% by weight as an antibacterial active ingredient. |