A topical cleansing composition for restoring skin's natural balance of bacteria and/or increasing the production and/or activity of antimicrobial peptides is provided. The topical cleansing composition includes about 0.005 wt.% to 15.0 wt.% of an active ingredient that is one or more of a probiotic, probiotic derivative, prebiotic, and at least one primary and at least one secondary surfactant.