DermaPet Conditioning Shampoo is an excellent, all natural hypo-allergenic shampoos. Oils and Conditioners Moisturizing agents such as bath oils, conditioners, emollients and humectants may be applied after bathing and rinsing to soften, lubricate and rehydrate the skin. They can be used on a more regular basis on dry animals. Bath oil is not appropriate for animals with oily skin conditions. Therefore, a comedogenic product can compound problems by clogging the pores from which multiple hair follicles protrude.
Emollients fill in the spaces between dry skin flakes with oil droplets.
They exert their local effect by protecting, softening and increasing the pliability of the skin and serving as vehicles for drugs. Humectants are moisturizing agents that work by trapping transepidermal water. Such conditioners can be used daily as a moisturizer or topical skin supplement, particularly on animals that swim or live in a hot, dry and sunny environment. A recent popular addition to conditioners and creme rinses is oatmeal which has anti-itch properties. Conditioner which contain both humectant and emollient properties.