Have you ever walked into a pet store, stared aimlessly at the shelf full of dog shampoo products and let out the longest sigh? Yeah, we feel you. It’s not easy trying to choose the right shampoo for your dog, especially when there’s an annoyingly long list of ingredients you know you should probably avoid, but don’t know why.
Let’s break down the difference between liquid soap and bar soap.
Why natural dog shampoo bars are better than liquid soap
Most of the time, natural dog shampoo bars contain less unwanted ingredients, making it a more desirable alternative to your typical liquid soap. Usually, liquid soap contains ingredients that aren’t really recognized by your dog’s skin causing a dry, itchy mess. The opposite is true for shampoo bars. Because these bars rely more on natural ingredients, they do no harm.
Bath time isn’t always easy, so use a soap that goes easy on your dog.
3 reasons to try out OG’s Doggo Bar
1. Contains no parabens, sulfates or phthalates
“Uhm…what are these though?”
Parabens are groups of compounds used as preservatives in a variety of products.Their main purpose is to keep products fresh — essentially extending their shelf life. Sulfates (also known as SLS) are used in products for its lathering properties, and phthalates are used in soap to make the fragrance last longer.
Perhaps it doesn’t sound too hectic at first, but once you look into these, you’ll know what we’re talking about. In the long run, parabens and phthalates can damage our bodies as they’re able to penetrate the skin’s barrier into our bodies. Once in the body, there’s a risk of them entering the endocrine system. On the flip side, sulfates are skin irritants and strip the natural oils from our skin and hair. To top it all off, these aren’t environmentally friendly either.
There are much better alternatives that don’t disrupt your dog’s life — and that’s what we’re after.
2. Agrees with sensitive skin
“Hey there, doggo! If you’ve got sensitive skin, please raise your paw.”
Dealing with finicky skin ain’t no walk in the park. We’ve created this soap bar using top quality ingredients so that both dog and ‘hooman’ can live life to the max. To keep their skin and fur protected, we’ve got mango seed butter on nourishing and hydrating duties. Coconut oil is responsible for keeping their coat soft and fluffy, and their skin supple and clear. Another great thing about coconut oil is that it creates big bubbles!
We’ve made sure that our Doggo Bar tackles a whole range of skin irritations and problems, and so it’s rosemary, lavender and cedarwood essential oil to the rescue.
BONUS: this blend of essential oil helps repel fleas and ticks. Hooray, this bar can stay.
3. Creates less waste
Less waste makes our Earth sing
Think about your bathroom, kitchen and even your garage. Count the amount of plastic bottles. It’s not abnormal to have quite a few plastic bottles in the mix. Maybe you recycle. And that’s great, but not everyone does, or can. Besides, recycling isn’t always the solution.
If we can reduce the amount of waste produced, then we’re one small step closer to where this world needs to be. We don’t need to be perfect little earth angels, but many small changes have a ripple effect. Our Soap Saver Bags are perfect for when your Doggo Bar gets too small to handle, making sure that you definitely don’t waste a thing.
Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Shampoo bars are simple to use. Wet your dog’s coat really well, then use the bar of soap to work up a lather all over the body. Start at the top and move your way down to the tail. Once you’ve massaged the shampoo deeply into the coat, rinse thoroughly. To get the most out of your bar keep it dry between uses — or you can even store it in a cupboard. It’s important that it stays dry when you’re not using it!
Beware! The pup-arazzi may or may not show up at your house after they hear about the new ‘dawg’ in town.