Abstract: A solid cleansing, particularly personal care, especially shampoo, bar comprises from 70% to 80% by weight of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) base system having an average molecular weight between 6,500 and 8,500. The base system may comprise a mixture of PEG 6000, PEG 8000 and PEG 400. The composition includes from 12% to 20% by weight of a detergent which is typically a combination of an anionic surfactant (e.g. a lauryl sulphate) and an amphoteric surfactant (e.g. an imidazoline). Up to 12% of coactive ingredients such as foam stabilizers, pearling agents, emollients and conditioners may also be present.