Description
This natural, Zinc-free Sun Cream can be used on dogs, cats and horses that are exposed to the sun. Dr Zoo use edible oils along with Titanium Dioxide to provide sun protection, which is an alternative to Zinc, which is toxic for pets when consumed in large quantities. Animals that have light coloured noses, thin or missing fur, or that just like to sunbake upside down exposing their bellies, are most in need of sun protection.
Directions
Apply to the nose, ear tips, skin surrounding the lips, and any area where skin is exposed to the sun, particularly pink skinned areas. Re-apply after swimming.
| Ingredient | Why We Chose It |
| Purified Water | Oils alone tend to sit on the surface of the skin. Combining oils with water (using an emulsifier) helps the oils penetrate and moisturise the skin properly |
| Titanium Dioxide | An alternative to zinc which is toxic for pets. It is used in toothpastes and treats for pets |
| Tocopherol (Vitamin E) | Natural Vitamin E. Promotes healthy skin |
| Coco-Caprylate | Coconut based conditioner |
| Triglyceride | Fractionated Coconut Oil |
| Glyceryl Stearate | Acts as a lubricant on the skin's surface, which gives the skin a soft and smooth appearance. It also slows the loss of water from the skin by forming a barrier on the skin's surface. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant Emulsifier) | Creams are made from a mix of purified water and oils so as to be more moisturising than oil alone. To hold water and oils together, they need an emulsifying wax. We use a plant based wax that allows the water and oils to stay together. |
| Piroctone Olamine | Helps keep the balm sterile |
| Naringin | Natural bittering agent from orange peel |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Emollient ingredient. It spreads easily and leaves a velvety feel on skin without seeming greasy or slick. It also helps other ingredients penetrate skin better. |
| Aluminium Stearate | Used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and as water repellent agent |
| Aluminium Stearate | Used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and as water repellent agent |
| Hop Extract | From Hops. Helps keep the balm sterile without using synthetic preservatives. We believe it should be assumed all dogs will ingest their skin care products :) |