What is in your dog Shampoo. An explanation of what some of those ingredients are.
Please note, I am not a chemist. I am not responsible if this information is incorrect or incomplete. I may be responsible for typing errors though. In the presense of a manufactorers name I have added ** in place of the name so as not to promote any company.
De-ionized Water- Free of metal content and calcium. Helps to blend other ingredients to product.
Surfactant - Surface-active agent reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allows easier spreading between two liquids. Surfactants are usually organic compounds. The surfactant used in the shampoo is direived from plants. Surfactants are usually Amphipathic meaning they contain both hydrophobic groups and hydrophilic groups. The hydrophobic group reacts on the skin oils, fatty deposits, and greasy substances. The hydrophilic group description means a substance that "likes water". This group also helps to spread the shampoo product and to lift the dirt from the skin and hair shaft. Because the hydrophilic portion of the surfactant is the "water liking" portion of the compound, it provides for faster and complete rinsing.
Soap Free- Contains no potassium salts or potassium hydroxide, contains no renders animal fat (sodium tallowate.)
** uses primary surfactants - Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Secondary Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine- Very mild co-surfactant, good cleanser, foam booster, anti-static agent, and conditioning agent.
Cocamid MEA- Made from coconut oils. Stabilizes foam and conditions the skin.
Glycerin Humectant- Glycerin is also hygroscopic, which means it attracts moisture from the air. Very soft and soothing to the skin, helps to moisturize and maintain soft pliable skin.
Glyceryl Stearate- Lipophilic non-ionic surfactant, contains good properties of emulsification, dispersion foaming and conditioning.
EDGS- Many of the same properties of Glyceryl Stearate.Excellent conditioner.
EDTA- Sequestrant chelater. Helps all ingredients to blend together, makes water wetter. Bonds hard water ions and prevents them from interfearing with their cleaning action.
Wheat Germ Glycerides- Excellent moisturizer. Source of Vitamin E and soothing to the skin.
Coconut Oil (extract) - Soothing to the skin. Excellent moisturizer and conditioner.
Avocado- Moisturizes the skin, conditions the hair. Effective against dry flaky skin, eczema and psoriasis.
Banana- Natural skin moisturizer.
VITAMINS
vitamin A - A fat-soluble vitamin, plays essential roles in vision, growth, and development: the development of maintenance of healthy skin, hair and mucous membranes; immune functions; and reproduction.
Vitamin B- Helps maintain shiny luster to hair. Slight amount is absorbed during the bathing process.
Vitamin C- Ascorbic Acid. Natural preservative and Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of plant collagen. Is also a highly effective antioxidant.
Vitamin E - Tocopherols Acetate- Describes a family of 8 antioxidants and 4 tocopherols; alpha, beta, gamma, and delta. Promotes skin healing from non-specific dermatosis.
Cedar Wood Oil - Extract of the Cedar tree family. Natural Cedar oil is a desensitizer and used in natural pest management. Will also act as a pest repellent.
Eucalyptus- Extract of the leaves of the eucalyptus tree. Eucalyptus has many uses in the personal care industry. It is used in perfumery, and widely used in medicine. It is a natural antiseptic and is also used in inhalation therapy. When blended with other personal care ingredients it will soothe the skin and have a positive effect for non-specific dermatosis. Excellent when formulated as an ear cleaner and therapeutic treatment of ears. Will kill ear mites, although some government agencies restrict label verbiage.
d-Limonene- Extract of the citrus peel. Has solvent properties and is used in many cleaning preperations. Works exceptionally well in personal care shampoo products, primarily in the pet care topical products for de-greasing, flea control and odor removal. Consumer Note: ** strictly uses pure d-Limonene in ** products. Several other manufactorers in the pet industry use citrus terpenes in their formulations. Citrus terpenes are not as effective as pure d-Limonene. Terpenes are a combination of all citrus products. Blend of ctrus terpenes can be different in each batch, therefore affecting effectiveness and stability of desired finished product.
Neem Oil- Can be extracted from the neem fruits, seeds, oil leaves, bark, and roots. Has such uses as general antiseptic, anti-microbials, treatment of bronchitis, skin diseases, septic sores, infected burns andinflammatory diseases. Inhibits fungal growth on humans and animals. Widely used in the pet industry for pest management. Neem is rich in vitamins and minerals. Calcium, Phosphorous, Iron, Thiamine, Niacin, Vitamin C, Carotene, Glatamic Acid, Tyrosine, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Proline and Glatamine.
Urea- Used in topical dermatological products to promote re-hydration of the skin.
Jojoba- Member of the box family (Boxwood shrub and tree). Used as a conditioner in personal care products. Also used in medicines. Jojoba oil is extracted from the nuts of the shrub. Promotes natural healing.
Aloe Vera- (Aloe Barbadebsus) -Widely used in personal care products and medical preperations. Excellent for irritated skin, burns, flea and other insect bies. Excellent moisturizer.
Lanolin- Lanolin is a grease from wool-bearing animals.
IMPORTANT NOTE: LANOLIN CAN SOMETIMES BE IRRITATING AND CAN CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS IN ANIAMLS. ** PRODUCTS DO NOT CONTAIN LANOLIN EXTRACTED FROM ANIMAL PARTS. ** USES LANOL EXTRACT, A HYPOALLERGENIC MEDICAL GRADE EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE SOURCES. Promotes softness to the skin, and said to be effective in skin cell regeneration. Moisturizes the skin.
Callagen (Plant Collagen)- Protects, nourishes and firms the skin. Has anti-wrinkle properties. Rich in vitamins. Excellent on dry patchy areas of the skin.
Panthenol- Emollient, conditioner, re-moisturizer. Provides sheen to the coat, increases water retention, anti-inflammatory, stimulates epithelization (skin regeneration), and reduces hair splitting.
Melaleuca (M. Alternifolia)- Natural antiseptic, germidicide. Used in many personal care products, conditions and re-moisturizes the skin, also used as natural pest management.
Pine Oil- Extract from several different species of pine trees and shrubs. Promotes healing of the skin from non-specific dermatosis. Has natural anti-septic and bacteria static qualities.
Wheat Germ Oil- Wheat germ Glycerides (Triticum Vulgare) - Humectant- Conditioner, soothing to the skin. Re-Moisturizes the skin. High in Lecithin, Vitamines A, D, & E.
Cranberry- Used in personal care for vitamin aspect.
Strawberry- Rich in vitamins. Strawberry root is used as an astringent for skin care.
Blueberry- Used in personal care for vitamin aspect.
Hydrolyzed Oat Protein- Highly processed oat protein designed to mix and make more water soluble with other products. Will stabilize well in shampoo and conditioner products. Moisturizing and conditioning properties for skin and hair. Soothing and calming. Helps reduce inflammation. Natural exfoliant without the harshness. Mild enough to use for nourishing, softening and cleaning sensitive skin. Used to repair damaged hair shafts. Improves body, feel and sheen.
Sterylkonium Chloride- Conditioner/Humectant
Hexadecanol - Cosmetic Fatty Alcohol- Binder
Ethoxylated lanolin- Humectant- See Lanolin
Silk- Silk Amino Acids- Conditioner
Olive Oil- Humectant- Rich in vitamins
Rosehips- Rich in Vitamin C. Synergizes Vitamin B-9 ( Folic Active) aids in healing of wounds.
Citric Acid- High in Vitamin C. Used to adjust and maintain pH of finished product.
DMDH Hydantoin- Preservative that releases minute amounts of formalin into the product. Prevents molds, mildews, and bacterial spoilage. Broad spectrum anti-microbial. Effective against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Hydantoin mixed in proper dilution is in the GRAS (Generally regarded as safe) classification.