Natural Sun Cream

$9.95

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 :)