The invention describes a foamable skin and hand cleansing composition including the following components in percentages of the composition: a) 0.1 to 5% by weight of at least one emulsifier; b) 0.5 to 7% by weight of at least one oil; c) 0 to 10% by weight of at least one hydrophobic emollient d) 5 to 20% by weight of at least one surfactant used as a soiling remover; e) 0.5 to 12% by weight of at least one fatty acid glucamide; f) 1 to 8% by weight of at least one surfactant used as a foamer; g) 0 to 1% by weight of at least one preservative; h) 0 to 1% by weight of a pH modifier; i) 0 to 10% by weight of one or more auxiliaries or additives; and j) water to make up 100% by weight.