The present invention relates to a skin cleansing composition comprising (A) an oil component, (B) a hydrophilic nonionic surfactant, (C) a lipophilic amphiphile, (D) a water soluble solvent and (E) water. The composition has an isotropic liquid phase exhibiting a bicontinuous structure. The composition exhibits excellent detergency for the removal of both oil stains and water soluble stains and has high rinsability.
