From 4-Legger® - Makers of 4-Legger USDA Certified Organic Dog Shampoo

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Babassuamidopropyl betaine
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A salt used to boost foam and help condition. While generally recognized as safe, there is an unlikely possibility that it could be contaminated with nitrosamines. Nitrosamines have been linked to cancer. 

Balsam Fir Essential Oil (Abies balsamea)
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Balsam is a natural stimulant, antiseptic and analgesic. It is great for muscle and joint conditions, respiratory conditions, inflammation and will help to naturally reduce cortisol levels. It is generally non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing. 

As with all essential oils, using a high grade essential oil that has been naturally extracted is imperative for the health and safety of your pet! 

Bamboo water
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Natural nutrient rich water extracted from bamboo leaves.

It has a soothing effect on irritating skin.
Beeswax
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Organic beeswax is superior to non-organic beeswax as the bees that produce the wax have a forage zone free of synthetic chemicals and GMO crops. It is truly exceptional! Safe and non-toxic.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate
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Has links to allergies and immunotoxicity along with developmental or reproductive toxicity at moderate doses.

Benzoin Tree Gum Preservative
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A natural resin or gum of the Styrax benzoin tree [Family: Stryracaceae], native to Sumatra in Indonesia.

Benzyl alcohol
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An aromatic alcohol also goes by a few other names, such as benzenemethanol or phenylcarbinol. 

It has very strong links to allergies and immunotoxicity. 

Benzyl benzoate
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A synthetic chemical used as a fragrance ingredient and preservative. It is also considered an over the counter drug used as a scabies or lice treatment.

It is linked to allergies, skin irritation, and hormone disruption.

Benzyl Salicylate
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Associated with allergies and contact dermatitis as well as endocrine disruption.
Bilberry Leaf Herb
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An anti-inflammatory, astringent and antiseptic to clean, tighten, and nourish the skin as well as antioxidants to help strengthen and protect it. Very hydrating and full of flavonoids and vitamins.

Biosolv Natural Oil Solubilizer
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A mixture of Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Water, Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, and Citric Acid developed to stabilize essential oils in a solution. 

Botanical Extracts
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While botanical extracts sounds like they are single ingredient extracts, that may not be the case. 

Take for example a cherry botanical extract - it may be extracted into parabens or it may be extracted into glycerine and water. Since there is no way to know, we've added it as a caution but noted they are likely natural.

Note: If it is mixed with a synthetic, the safety of the ingredient can dramatically change. 

Butoxy Peg-4 Pg-Amodimethicon

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Has some (limited) evidence of non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low risk) but has high contamination concerns from ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (both linked to cancer and endodrine disruption).

Butylene glycol

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Helps to keep skin hydrated.