The application describes foamable skin and hand cleansing compositions, comprising the following : a) 0.5 to 10% by weight of sulphated castor oil; b) 0.1 to 1% by weight of xanthan gum; c) 0 to 5% by weight of at least one non-aqueous solvent, typically an organic solvent; d) 1 to 30% by weight of at least on surfactant; e) 0 to 3% by weight of at least one emulsifier; f) 1 to 20% by weight of at least one scrubbing agent; g) 0 to 2% by weight of at least one preservative; h) 0 to 2% by weight of at least one pH modifier; i) 0 to 10% by weight of auxiliaries and/or additive; and j) water to make up 100% by weight.La solicitud describe composiciones de limpieza de piel y manos espumable, que comprende los siguientes: a) 0.5 a 10% en peso de aceite de ricino sulfatado; b) 0.1 a 1% en goma de xantano; c) 0 a 5% en peso de al menos un solvente no acuoso, típicamente un solvente orgánico; d) 1 a 30% en peso de al menos tensioactivo; e) 0 a 3% en peso de al menos un emulsionante; f) 1 a 20% en peso de al menos un agente de exfoliación; g) 0 a 2% en peso de al menos un conservador; h) 0 a 2% en peso de al menos un modificador de pH; i) 0 a 10% en peso de auxiliares y/o aditivo; y j) agua para conformar 100% en peso.