A washing cosmetic composition is provided to show excellent keratin peeling capability and stability with little skin irritation and be water-washable with excellent use feeling. The washing cosmetic composition comprises 0.1-15 parts by weight of an alpha-hydroxy acid(AHA), 0.1-10 parts by weight of an ether-based surfactant, 0.01-5 parts by weight of a water-soluble polymer material and 0.1-2 parts by weight of an amino acid-based anionic surfactant represented by the formula(1), wherein R is C10-22 saturated or unsaturated carbon chain. The massage or washing cosmetic cream comprises 35-60 parts by weight of the cosmetic composition, 40-65 parts by weight of oil, and the remaining amount of water. The massage or washing cosmetic lotion comprises 80-90 parts by weight of the cosmetic composition, 10-20 parts by weight of oil, and the remaining amount of water.본 발명은 알파-하이드록시 에시드(α-hydroxy acid, 이하 'AHA'라 함)를 포함하고 각질제거 효과가 우수하며 물 세정이 가능한 화장료 조성물에 관한 것으로서, 보다 상세하게는 알파-하이드록시 에시드, 에테르계 계면활성제, 수용성 고분자 물질 및 아미노산계 음이온 계면활성제를 포함하여 각질제거 효능이 뛰어나고 자극이 적으며, 사용감이 우수하며 물 세정이 가능한 마사지 또는 세척용 화장료 조성물에 관한 것이다.
