https://blog.dermagic.eu/categories/ingredients--science/Recent content in Ingredients & Science on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/aloe-vera-the-plant-of-immortality/Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:33:08 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/aloe-vera-the-plant-of-immortality/Aloe vera has been used as a healing plant for nearly 6,000 years. Here’s why it sits at the heart of nearly every Dermagic formulation. A 6,000-year-old healer Aloe — a succulent, a member of the lily family — is believed to have originated in Africa. The earliest written record of its medicinal use is a Sumerian clay tablet from 2200 BC listing it among the plants of great healing power.https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-hot-spot-salve/Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:45:28 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-hot-spot-salve/Hot spots come on fast and spread faster. The Hot Spot Salve is the concentrated, sticky version of Skin Rescue Lotion — built to grip a wound and stay there. What a hot spot actually is A hot spot — known clinically as acute moist dermatitis — is a patch of skin that has become inflamed, raw, infected and intensely itchy. They develop quickly. One small bite, a scratch, or an allergic flare can become a weeping, painful patch within hours as the dog licks, chews, and worries at the area.https://blog.dermagic.eu/natural-green-organic-whats-the-difference-for-your-pet-by-adelia-ritchie-dermagic/Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:55:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/natural-green-organic-whats-the-difference-for-your-pet-by-adelia-ritchie-dermagic/Natural, organic, green, eco-friendly, holistic — most of these words sit on pet products with no regulation behind them. Here’s what each one actually means. A forest of buzz words “Made in USA.” “Natural.” “Organic.” “Eco-Friendly.” “Green.” Walk into any pet shop and the shelves are covered in this language. Most of it is doing more work as marketing than as description. For owners trying to make a genuine choice — and for retailers trying to give straight answers — it’s worth knowing which words mean something and which are decoration.https://blog.dermagic.eu/what-is-the-difference-between-atopy-and-allergy-in-dogs/Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:27:24 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/what-is-the-difference-between-atopy-and-allergy-in-dogs/Atopy and allergy aren’t the same thing — and the distinction matters for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Here’s the difference, the breeds at risk, the pattern of symptoms, and what you can do. The short answer Atopy is the genetic predisposition to develop allergies. Allergy is the symptomatic reaction itself. A dog needs to be atopic to become allergic — but being atopic doesn’t guarantee they will be. The long answer is worth understanding, because it shapes what you can and can’t do about it.https://blog.dermagic.eu/has-the-word-greenwash-become-a-bad-word/Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:27:52 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/has-the-word-greenwash-become-a-bad-word/“Greenwash” has become a deserved insult — but the case for actually doing the green thing in your pet’s bath is still strong. Here’s the Dermagic argument for shampoo bars. A definition we accept Here’s one definition of greenwashing: companies that carelessly jump on the eco-friendly bandwagon in an attempt to cash in quick. They may convert some traditionally carbon-heavy services to electronic format or offer one or two green products while masquerading as an authority on environmental education.https://blog.dermagic.eu/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:33:15 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Parabens and SLS appear in most commercial pet shampoos. Here’s what they actually are, why owners are increasingly avoiding them, and what to use instead. What are parabens? Parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. They’re used as preservatives — they fight bacteria and fungus, they’re widely available, and they cost almost nothing to manufacture. That’s why they end up in millions of grooming products around the world.https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-skincare-natural-ingredients-their-benefits/Wed, 08 Jan 2014 13:46:55 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-skincare-natural-ingredients-their-benefits/Rosemary appears in many Dermagic products — and there’s a reason for that. Here’s the history, the science, and what this Mediterranean herb does for your pet’s skin and coat. Why we keep coming back to rosemary For many years, Dermagic has focused on bringing the best, most effective natural skincare solutions to the pet industry — which means using only the finest organic ingredients. One herb you’ll see appearing again and again is rosemary, and there’s a good reason for it.https://blog.dermagic.eu/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:29:05 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Soap, liquid shampoo, or a solid shampoo bar — what’s the difference, and what should you actually use on your dog? A short history, an honest look at the ingredient lists, and a sensible answer. What the customer wants vs. what the manufacturer wants We want to get our pets clean without irritating or drying out their skin. We want a healthy, shiny coat. We don’t want to spend a fortune, we’d like it to be greener if possible, and we’d prefer the bottle wasn’t another piece of plastic going into landfill.https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-feline-shampoo-bar/Wed, 02 Oct 2013 16:30:06 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-feline-shampoo-bar/Bathing a cat is hard enough without a slippery bottle in your hand. The DERMagic Feline Rosemary Shampoo Bar is gentle, organic, and designed to make the whole job easier — for you and the cat. Why a bar makes sense for cats Most cats are not enthusiastic about water, and the ones that tolerate a bath rarely tolerate it for long. The practical problem is that liquid shampoo bottles need two hands — one to grip the slippery bottle, one to squeeze the lid open against a wet, wriggling cat.https://blog.dermagic.eu/sulphur-the-healing-mineral-for-pets/Tue, 10 Sep 2013 13:59:03 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/sulphur-the-healing-mineral-for-pets/Sulphur is one of the most powerful natural healing minerals for pet skin — but constant confusion with sulphates, SLS and sulpha drugs has given it a bad name. Here’s the chemistry, clearly explained. A question we get all the time We often get questions from customers about ingredients in our products. One of the most common confusions surrounds sulphur-containing compounds. Some are beneficial. Some are vital to cellular function.https://blog.dermagic.eu/the-earth-in-crisis/Thu, 05 Sep 2013 11:47:45 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/the-earth-in-crisis/Every ingredient Dermagic uses traces back to soil — the oils, the botanicals, the beeswax. So when the soil is in trouble, our whole industry is in trouble. Here’s why we care, and what we’re doing about it. We worry about ingredients At Dermagic we spend a lot of time worrying about ingredients. We look at what they are and where they come from. We look at quality and purity.https://blog.dermagic.eu/why-use-dermagic-natural-shampoo-and-conditioner/Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:32:31 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/why-use-dermagic-natural-shampoo-and-conditioner/Dogs’ skin is three times thinner than ours — and most pet shampoos are designed for human skin. Here’s why a proper natural shampoo and conditioner matters, and how to bathe a dog without making things worse. The thing most dog owners don’t realise There are a lot of things people take for granted about dogs. Most are harmless assumptions. One isn’t. A dog’s skin is fundamentally different from yours.https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Wed, 14 Aug 2013 14:38:38 +0000https://blog.dermagic.eu/dermagic-feline-skin-rescue-lotion/Dermagic Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is a topical lotion built specifically for cats — fast, natural relief from hot spots, scaly skin, flea allergies and dermatitis. Here’s exactly what’s in it and why each ingredient is there. Built for cats Cats are not small dogs, and their skin doesn’t tolerate dog products. The Feline Skin Rescue Lotion is formulated specifically for feline pH and sensitivities — the same principles as the canine lotion, tuned for cats.