The present invention provides a solid cosmetic composition comprising (i) sugar; (ii) a vegetable fibre, a fruit fibre or mixture thereof; and (iii) a soap; wherein the solid cosmetic composition is prepared by dehydrating a liquid composition comprising (i) sugar in an amount of 33.75 to 47 wt.%; (ii) a vegetable fibre, a fruit fibre or mixture thereof, in an amount of 3.75 to 4.75 wt.%; (iii) a soap in an amount of 20 to 75 wt.%; and (iv) water in an amount of 11 to 15 wt.%, wherein the amounts are based on the total combined amount of the sugar, the fibre, the soap and the water.