Aqueous surfactant compositions containingone or more alpha-sulfo fatty acid disalt (A) of general formula (I),R1CH(SO3M1)COOM2 ; ;(I),in which the radical R1 is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl radical having 6 to 18 carbon atoms and the radicals M1 and M2—;independently of one another—;are selected from the group comprising H, Li, Na, K, Ca/2, Mg/2, ammonium and alkanolamines,one or more protein hydrolyzate (B), wherein the protein hydrolyzate (B) is a protein, peptide and/or amino acid which is produced by chemical and/or enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins from plant or animal sources, andwater,The compositions have good foaming ability, a pleasant sensory feel to the foam, good skin compatibility, and are suitable for cosmetic products, detergents, and cleaning products.