The present invention relates to a cleanser composition comprising a) from about 1 % to about 20 % of fatty acid soap containing from about 8 to about 16 carbon atoms; b) from about 2 % to about 20 % of a synthetic surfactant; and c) water, wherein the composition comprises a metal ion in a level no more than a predetermined amount to provide a turbidity no higher than about 9NTU.