abstract |
Disclosed is a hydrophilic thickener comprising a polymer obtained by subjecting a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer to a reversed-phase suspension polymerization in the presence of a polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene alkyl ether; and a cosmetic composition containing the hydrophilic thickener. The disclosed hydrophilic thickener can be used in the field of cosmetics, as well as in toiletries, general merchandise, and other such fields. |