A foaming non-soap based skin cleansing composition comprising0.l to 10% w/w free fatty acids; 2 to 30% w/w surfactants; and water; wherein said free fatty acids are combination of C10 to C20 fatty acids selected from the group comprising Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, and Stearic acid, and wherein said free fatty acids and surfactants are combined in the ratio of 1:20 to 1:3; such that the destruction of foam by the presence of fatty acids is prevented.Also provided isa process for the preparation of the foaming non-soap skin care composition.