Abstract: A mild, neutral, clear shampoo which does not cause a burning sensation when an aqueous solution thereof is brought into contact with children's eyes, includes certain proportions of five different types of surface active agents in an aqueous medium. Preferred embodiments of the surface active agents are sodium lauryl diethoxy ether sulfate, polyethoxylated (78 EtO) glyceryl monoester of coconut oil fatty acids, polyoxyethylene (20 EtO) sorbitan monooleate, N,N-dimethyl-N-lauryl betaine and disodium lauryl diethoxy sulfosuccinate. Such shampoos also preferably include small proportions of sodium chloride, bactericide, perfume and neutralizing agent, when appropriate. Also within the invention is a method for manufacturing the shampoo.