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.
