KeraCare 1st Lather Shampoo deep cleans hair and is designed for use prior to a conditioning shampoo. Produces a rich lather to cleanse hair without stripping the hair of natural oils. Beautifully prepares hair for a second sudsing with a conditioning shampoo. Contains no sodium stearate (soap), like most creme shampoos. Directions: Rub an ample amount of 1st Lather between palms and distribute throughout wet hair. Work up a rich lather. Rinse and shampoo a second time with KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly and proceed to deep condition hair.