Polysorbate, in its original form, is a harmless sorbitol (vegetable based sugar alcohol).  Polysorbates are used as fragrance ingredients, emulsifying agents, and as surfactants (nonionic detergents...

Terminology in dog shampoo ingredients can be very confusing if you don't know what the words mean. We've created simple definitions of each word to make it easy to understand (and of course if you st...

Fragrance can come from all natural or synthetic ingredients. When referenced as "fragrance" in dog shampoo, it is from synthetic ingredients. Synthetic fragrances are made a LOT of ingredients typica...

It may be hard to believe, but many manufactures still use formaldehyde based preservatives in dog shampoo.  Formaldehyde has ben linked to cancer, allergies and skin sensitivities.  You won't see t...

Caprylhydroxamic Acid or CHA is a fairly new preservative and broad spectrum anti-fungal agent with strong chelating properties shown to lower mold growth. A 2017 study showed a strong link between al...

Artificial colors are synthetic dyes generally produced from petroleum. Are artificial colors in dog shampoo safe? There is a lot of conflicting information about artificial colors.  Studies cite l...

The aloe is a plant that grows in warm climates. It has been used for hundreds of years for its naturally moisturizing and healing abilities. It is known to be able to improve skin. Is it Natur...