[burmeselover]

I think I've posted about the PAW coat & skin care range previously.
In recent conversations I have had with the company it is clear that their products are safe for dogs, cats and small furries, not just dogs.

Pure Animal Wellbeing (PAW) make shampoos & conditioners, a calming gel for sensitive/itchy areas and a coat spray. All of their products are made with natural surfactants instead of Sodium Laurel Sulphate and contain natural essential oils and fragrances rather than chemical fragrances. This makes these products unique and probably the least irritating skin & coat care products on the market for our pets.

You can find information about PAW products at: Pure Animal Wellbeing
PAW products are available to purchase at vet clinics and health food shops.

PAW has a sister company called The Purist Company and they make a full range of human skin care products. I have been using their shampoos and conditioners for ages and can highly recommend them. It makes sense to take care of pets in the same way as I take care of my own skin & hair.

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[~Joan~]

Thank you BL for the links. I especially liked The Purist Company.

Joan.

[moggyman]

Hi,
I was just wondering what is so bad with Sulfate shampoos. Hav'nt we been using them (sulfate surfactants) for a long time in a range of products with no obvious side effects. i currently use human shampoo (and conditioner) on my dog with no problems and his coat is shiny and nice to touch and i checked the label of the shampoo and it has sodium lauryl sulfate in.
anyway its something ive heard about a bit in the media of late and your post caught my eye.

fyi i have just browsed the PAW site and they have a doc that talks about avoiding sulfates, it makes a strong case.
but SLES (sodium laureth sulfate) and SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) as it is called, as i mentioned above has a long history of use. So confusing.

This post has been edited by moggyman: 04 March 2008 - 04:34 PM

[burmeselover]

Yes, they are in use in most products. I believe that they are not as safe as natural surfactants from plants and it's nice to have an alternative if you want to avoid them.

[dilemma]

sodium laurel (+/- laureth) sulphate is a common irritant.

many people have extreme sensitivities to it... and for those that dont, it can spring up any time... but having said that, many people use it without problem.

yes it's been used for a long time... but there are cases for and against it... just like there are for many chemicals that are commonly used.