Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?

I am allergic to sulfa of ANY kind! As a consumer I have to stand there and read the ingredients on all of my bathing products.





I have to spend 75% more on the products that DON'T use it in the products.





So far I have only found 1 name brand that does Not use Sulfa and that is J.A.S.O.N.





do any of you know of any more brands that do not contain Laural sulfates?Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
I use sulfate free shampoos and conditioners as well, because it's better for color treated hair.





I switch between: http://www.aubrey-organics.com/spec_prod鈥?/a> which works REALLY good. =)





and I absolutely love Healthy Sexy Hair chocolate soy shampoo, it smells like chocolate, but isn't overpowering. It's sulfate free, and it's one of my favorite shampoos ever. It smells SO good.


http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Sexy_Hair_He鈥?/a> ( you can also find it on amazon.com)





Also, if you need a list of hair care that is sulfate free, go here:


http://search.folica.com/beauty/sulfate%鈥?/a>Why are laureth sulfates used in making shampoo, soap and hand lotions?
purology...sulfate free
Is one of the side effects repetition?
I, too, am looking for sls free products. At Whole Foods Market, they carry Burt's Bee's shampoo bars that use vegetable oil as soap instead of sls. There is also a line of shampoos and conditioners called Aubrey that are sls free. There actually are quite a few sls free shampoos at Whole Foods Market, some quite inexpensive.





SLS is used in shampoos as a lathering agent, but many feel that it is simply too drying for a person's hair, especially African American hair. The stuff is used in engine degreasers and dish-washing liquid! Whether a person's hair and scalp needs such a heavy duty cleaning agent is debatable. Some may need it, but if your hair is dry, like mine, it may be best to find other alternatives.
top answer Graham!