PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a composition and cosmetics for body washing, which give little slimy feeling when rinsing with water and exhibit good rinsability.SOLUTION: The composition contains a copolymer of a (meth)acrylic acid and a (meth)acrylic acid ester represented by formula (b), a biodegradable abrasive, and a nonionic surfactant having a polyoxypropylene group. The composition reduces slimy feeling in washing and improves rinsability. In formula (b), R2 represents H or methyl, and R3 represents alkyl.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】水ですすぎ洗いする際のぬめり感が少なく、すすぎ性が良い組成物、及び身体洗浄用化粧料の提供。【解決手段】(メタ)アクリル酸と、下記式(b)に示す(メタ)アクリル酸エステルとの共重合体と、生分解性研磨材と、ポリオキシプロピレン基を有する非イオン性界面活性剤とを含有する組成物。洗浄時のぬめり感を低減し、すすぎ性を改善する。(式(b)中のR2は水素原子、又はメチル基を表し、R3はアルキル基を表す。)【選択図】なし