Contains: Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Castor Oil, Canola Oil, Sustainable Palm Oil, Manuka Hydrosol, Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Vitamin E, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Peppermint Essential Oil, Citronella Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Lemongrass Essential oil, Cedar wood Essential oil
Manuka and Kanuka Hydrosol
Manuka and Kanuka are both known for their natural antibacterial and antifungal properties and have been used for centuries by Maori as a natural remedy. Hydrosol is produced during the steam extraction of Manuka and Kanuka essential oil. Hydrosols are especially good to use on animals as they contain minute amounts of essential oils which is great for animal’s sensitive skins.
Kanuka and Manuka have similar properties, though Kanuka is also known as an anti-inflammatory and is able to penetrate the skin and help with joint inflammation.
To use Kanuka and Manuka essential oils undiluted on dog’s skin is not recommended as they are strong and can burn sensitive skin. Hydrosols are recommended for use on dogs.
Essential Oils
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses natural oils to enhance psychological and physical well-being. This is now an important part of everyday life for many people, and some are even extending its use to their four-legged family members!
It works via the senses, and in addition to the positive effect of touch that your dog will receive when you treat him with oils, he will benefit from their smell. Since your dog’s nose is much more sensitive to smell than yours, it’s not surprising that this form of holistic therapy is gaining popularity among pet owners.
After being applied to the skin, the oils evaporate and are inhaled. Their aromatic molecules enter the nasal cavity, sinuses and lungs, and are then absorbed into the bloodstream.
Essential oils are also considered to possess vibrational energy. This is supposed to have a positive healing effect on the emotional states of the body and mind.
There are hundreds of essential oils available, all of which can have different effects on dogs. And just as is the case in people, different dogs react differently to any one type of oil.
In this natural dog skin care range there are no fragrances used, only natural and where possible organic essential oils.
Please note that the essential oils are not recommended to be used on cats, they are unable to metabolise essential oils as dogs do.
Manuka and Kanuka
Both Kanuka and Manuka oil have properties that not only nourish and moisturise your dog’s skin, but helps to protect their skin from parasitic and fungal infections.
Manuka oil is known to boost the skins healing capabilities, and it’s also used in the medical community to help combat some of the worlds most antibiotic-resistant infections that’s because of its ability to draw moisture out of the bacteria in an affected area, preventing and fighting off inflammation and infection.
When added to your dog’s shampoo, it helps to give them a shiny, healthy coat and also provides a natural antiseptic and skin protection.
Manuka and Kanuka Oils also work as natural insect repellents.
Lavender
Lavender is considered to have a variety of benefits for dogs, and is especially noted for the
following properties:
Help calm dogs that are fearful, agitated, hyperactive or anxious.
Repels fleas and ticks
Provides relief when applied to dry, itchy skin.
Effective in controlling doggy odour
Cedar wood
As well as repelling fleas and ticks cedar wood has a relaxing effect on dogs and supports
healthy skin.
Lemongrass
Lemongrass oil is well-known to repel insects like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes, due to its high citral and geraniol content. It can also be used to kill fleas. Not only will it keep those ticks and fleas away, it can improve the condition of your dog’s skin.
Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil helps to stimulate circulation which can benefit your dog’s skin and coat. Peppermint essential oil also helps to relieve arthritis, and it can even repel insects.
Citronella
A well-known natural flea repellent. Citronella comes from the lemongrass family which is why it smells so bright, but it’s actually that same smell that wards off the insects.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is also well-known for its numerous benefits, and is especially noted for the following properties:
Flea control: helps to repel these parasites.
Skin therapy: It can be useful to heal the skin after insect bites, stings, and skin rashes.
Antiseptic qualities: Its disinfectant properties can be useful for skin rashes and
abrasions.
Eucalyptus can also be very effective against pet odour.
ORGANIC OILS
Neem Oil
Great for dogs who have itchy skin due to food allergies, insect bites, mild mange or really dry patches. Neem oil has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory qualities and is widely used on both humans and animals. Is also an excellent natural insect repellent.
Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E is great for your dog’s skin and coat health. It is often found in dog shampoos because it can help reduce flakiness and promote a healthy, glossy coat. Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant that among many other things maintains healthy dog skin and coat. Vitamin E not only ensures your dog has a healthy and shiny coat but also helps to prevent common skin conditions such as canine dermatitis which presents with dry itchy skin, hotspots and dandruff.
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil improves dog’s coats and helps prevent infection and alleviate skin irritations. It is recommended to use coconut oil for dogs with allergies because it contains lauric acid, this can help to decrease the body’s production of yeast.
Coconut Oil Can Help To:
Clear up eczema
Aids flea allergies, contact dermatitis and itchy skin
Minimize doggy odour
Reduce allergic reactions
Create a sleek and glossy coat
Prevent and treat yeast and fungal infections
When applied topically coconut oil can promote wound healing
Also helps with hot spots, dry skin and hair and bites on skin.
Olive Oil
Just like it’s good for our hair when our scalp gets dry and itchy, it is also good for dogs, it
moisturises and helps to relieve dry flaky skin.
Jojoba Oil
One of the best treatments for dry skin is jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is a liquid wax produced
inside the seeds of the jojoba plant. It is renowned for its moisturising and skin healing
properties in humans and dogs alike. This emollient substance can soothe your dog’s skin,
unclog his hair follicles and leave his fur as soft as a young pup’s.
Castor Oil
Castor oil is effective for soothing and treating skin problems, it is a natural flea and tick
repellent.
Canola Oil
Canola oil has an oleic acid content similar to olive oil, but also has a higher linoleic acid
content. This produces an extremely conditioning and moisturising soap with creamy lather.
