Many pet parents are turning to natural grooming products for pets because they want safer and healthier options for their pets. As people learn about the risks of traditional pet grooming products, interest in chemical-free grooming products is quickly rising.
From naturally soothing skin irritation to supporting a healthy skin barrier, switching to natural pet grooming products, like our new Replenish CBD Pet Shampoo and Restore CBD Groom Spray, can be a game-changer for your pet’s skin and coat health.
What Ingredients are in Pet Shampoo?
Your pet’s bath time might seem routine, but have you ever checked the ingredients in their shampoo? Many commercial pet shampoos are filled with ingredients that can irritate your furry friend’s skin and strip away natural oils.
Ingredients to Avoid in Pet Shampoo:
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- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Other Harsh Detergents: Surfactants and Cleansers like SLS are common in many shampoos, these ingredients can cause dryness, eye and skin irritation, and more. SLS and similar detergents are also not environmentally friendly, as they may affect aquatic ecosystems. Other ingredients in this category include Sodium laureth sulfate, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Xylenesulfonate, and Cocamide MEA.
- Artificial Fragrances: Fragrances are a misleading ingredient, because the word “fragrance” listed in an ingredient list can be one of thousands of ingredients. If a company isn’t telling you where their fragrances are sourced, they are likely derived from petroleum-based sources rather than natural essential oils. Synthetic fragrance ingredients have raised concerns for their potential to disrupt the body’s natural hormonal balance.
- Parabens: Parabens are in so many cosmetic products. They are put in products to prevent mold and bacteria. However, parabens can irritate skin or interfere with the skin’s natural balance. There are safe, natural alternatives to parabens that achieve the same effect. The reason companies use parabens? They’re cheap!
- Phthalates: Found in many plastic products and causing global concern, phthalates are synthetic additives often used in plastics and fragrances, but they may cause skin irritation, or potentially disrupt the body’s natural hormonal balance.
Harmful Pet Shampoo Ingredients & Your Pet’s Skin
The skin is the largest organ of your dog’s body. It provides a protective barrier against the environment. Unfortunately the synthetic ingredients in most pet shampoos can do more harm than good.
The drying nature of these ingredients can strip your dog’s skin of its natural oils, leading to a more compromised skin barrier and allowing even more irritants and pollutants to penetrate the skin, often at a deeper level than before.
If your dog has a skin issue, you will want to be particularly careful to avoid any ingredient that could irritate their already damaged external microbiome (remember, our skin has its own microbiome too!).
Pets are also prone to getting shampoo near their eyes, ears, and mouth, so using shampoo free of any potential mucous membrane irritants is critical. We want to support the skin, not hurt it or suppress signs of imbalance. Remember that many dogs are much smaller than us, so even a little of these synthetic chemicals go much further in their short- and long-term effects than humans.
If you’ve been using pet shampoos with harsh, synthetic ingredients, regardless of whether your dog has a skin issue, consider natural pet grooming products for full body support.
Benefits of Natural Grooming Products with CBD for Pets
When it comes to natural ingredients that can benefit your pet, our favorite will always be hemp, of course! When Full Spectrum Hemp Extract CBD oil is added to a natural pet shampoo and grooming spray, we see the synergistic potential for more comprehensive skin and coat support compared to other natural pet grooming products.
Our natural pet grooming products with CBD can support your pet’s skin and coat health. Using all natural plant-based ingredients with no harsh detergents, your dog’s skin barrier will be supported and revitalized. Natural CBD pet shampoo can help soothe skin irritation and help promote immune and inflammatory balance.
Replenish is our natural CBD pet shampoo, made with 200 mg of Full Spectrum Hemp Extract and a blend of organic oils like coconut, olive, hemp seed, and jojoba, with lemongrass and aloe vera. This hypoallergenic, moisturizing shampoo helps cleanse while supporting the skin’s natural balance and hydration, great for pets with dry, itchy or sensitive skin, or those prone to seasonal sensitivities.
Our Restore CBD Groom Spray is a water-based, no-rinse deodorizing spray, made with 300 mg of Full Spectrum Hemp Extract, Tremella (snow mushroom), rosehip seed oil, and lemongrass. It helps refresh and condition your pet’s coat between baths, offering light hydration and a naturally clean scent while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.
For more topical support for your pet’s paws and skin, try our MycoDog Nourish Balm Stick. It’s the first pet balm stick made with Full Spectrum Hemp Extract and dual-extracted Reishi mushroom. This unique skin + paw balm uses hemp and reishi to moisturize, protect, and soothe dry or sensitive spots, such as paws, noses, and elbows.
For a convenient natural pet grooming routine, try our Natural Grooming Duo, featuring Replenish and Restore, or our Natural Grooming Trio, which adds Nourish Balm Stick for complete daily skin + paw care.
Our line of natural pet grooming products offer natural support for skin & coat health including:
- Inflammatory Balance
- Soothing Dry, Itchy Skin
- Moisture & Hydration
- Promoting a Healthy Coat
- Powerful Antioxidant Protection
- Antimicrobial & Antifungal Properties
- Hypoallergenic Formula
- Unclogging Pores & Detoxifying the Skin
What to Look for in Pet Grooming Products
In a market flooded with an overwhelming array of pet shampoos, looking for the best pet shampoo for your pet can be both overwhelming and confusing for pet parents.
High-quality pet grooming products will use a base of natural/non-synthetic ingredients. Yes, they’re a little more expensive than synthetic cheap pet shampoo, but high quality natural ingredients cost more to source and can’t be produced in a laboratory.
Questions to Ask Before Buying Your Pet Shampoo or Grooming Products
Does the pet shampoo or grooming product use natural, quality ingredients? Our natural pet grooming products use 100% natural ingredients, with no synthetic ingredients like fragrances, dyes, or parabens.- Where does the scent come from? Is it an undisclosed “fragrance” ingredient or natural essential oils? Our natural pet shampoo and grooming spray use organic essential oils like lemongrass, instead of synthetic fragrances.
- Is the company trustworthy and transparent? Transparency and education are key for us as a company, all of our CBD pet products are third party tested for potency and purity, so you can be sure that what is on the bottle’s label is what’s in the bottle, and is safe and healthy for your pet.
- Is the product watered down? Our shampoo uses only the ingredients needed, yielding a more concentrated product that will last longer and allow you to use less product!
Does the pet shampoo or grooming product use natural, quality ingredients? Our Final Thoughts
Switching to natural pet grooming products isn’t just about avoiding synethic ingredients, it’s about actively supporting your pet’s skin health and overall wellness. Replenish CBD Pet Shampoo and Restore CBD Groom Spray offer the best of nature and science, delivering a deeply soothing, moisturizing, and protective experience with every bath and spritz.
Remember though, no matter how beneficial and natural the ingredients in your pets shampoo are, some of the oils in your pet’s coat are washed away every time we bathe them. So, we do not want to over-bathe our pets, potentially disrupting their skin’s microbiome. A great option is using the Restore CBD Groom Spray to keep them smelling fresh and clean between baths.
Your pet’s skin deserves the best. Experience the difference clean, natural, CBD pet grooming products can make in your pet’s grooming routine!
