A composition comprising starch, baking soda and a conditioning agent. The constituents, in proportions by weight based on the total weight of the composition may be as follows, 0.5 to 15% baking soda, 3 to 20% of a conditioning agent and the balance being starch. The composition may also include a fragrance. The composition may be in the form of a dry powder and may be used as a dry shampoo for the cleansing of soiled or greasy hair. The composition can also be used to clean the skin in the same dry formulation form. The composition is particularly useful on sensitive and/or young skin i.e., young children.
