JASMINE AND CEDARWOOD DRY SHAMPOO (140ML)
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Ayurvedic Waterless Dry Shampoo for Dogs in Cedarwood and Jasmine by Pet Essentials is a fast-action, no-rinse grooming solution that cleans, refreshes, and protects your dog's coat without a single drop of water. Formulated for the everyday realities of modern pet parenting rainy days, travel, post-walk muddy paws, senior dogs who find bathing stressful, puppies not yet ready for full baths, and pets who simply dislike water this compact 140ml spray delivers the antifungal, antimicrobial, and anti-itch benefits of an Ayurvedic grooming session in a matter of seconds. Cedarwood essential oil contributes powerful antifungal and antiseptic protection alongside natural insect-deterring properties, while Jasmine essential oil soothes the skin, softens the coat, and leaves a long-lasting, gentle floral fragrance that your canine companion and everyone around them will love. Built on a foundation of 5 Ayurvedic ingredients and completely free from alcohol, sulphates, parabens, and synthetic chemical additives, this dry shampoo is hypoallergenic and safe for dogs of all ages, breeds, and coat types. Animeal is proud to offer Pet Essentials Ayurvedic Waterless Dry Shampoo in Cedarwood and Jasmine as part of our curated collection of natural Ayurvedic pet grooming essentials.
Ingredients:
Cedarwood Essential Oil (Cedrus atlantica): Derived from the wood of the Atlantic cedar tree through steam distillation, cedarwood essential oil is one of the most comprehensively validated essential oils for safe use on dogs, classified as non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitising at appropriate formulation concentrations. Its primary bioactive constituents, including cedrol, cedrene, and thujopsene, deliver a multi-pathway action on both the coat surface and the underlying skin. At the antimicrobial level, cedarwood's sesquiterpene compounds disrupt the membrane integrity of a broad range of bacteria and fungal organisms, including dermatophytes responsible for surface skin infections, ring worm, dandruff, and fungal hotspots that develop in warm, humid coat environments. This antifungal action is complemented by the oil's natural astringent properties, which tone the epidermal surface and regulate excess sebum production, creating a skin environment that is less hospitable to opportunistic microorganisms between baths. Cedarwood's well-documented insecticidal properties operate by overwhelming the olfactory and pheromone-sensing systems of fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, and flies, disrupting their orientation and breeding behaviour, and making it a highly effective chemical-free ectoparasite deterrent. Beyond these protective functions, cedarwood essential oil's warm, grounding woody aroma exerts a documented sedative and anxiolytic effect on the canine nervous system through its cedrol content, which modulates GABAergic pathways to promote calm and reduce restlessness, making each application a therapeutic experience for dogs who experience stress or hyperactivity.
Jasmine Essential Oil (Jasminum officinale): Classified by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals as non-toxic for dogs, Jasmine essential oil is extracted from the delicate flowers of the jasmine plant and carries one of the most complex and therapeutically rich aromatic profiles in botanical medicine. Its key constituents, benzyl acetate, linalool, and benzyl benzoate, each contribute distinct physiological effects at the skin surface. Linalool, shared with lavender essential oil, modulates the inflammatory cytokine cascade at the epidermal level, reducing the release of histamine-mediated mediators that drive redness, swelling, and persistent itch in reactive or sensitised skin. Benzyl benzoate delivers documented antibacterial and antiseptic activity, supporting the skin's defence against surface pathogens and promoting a cleaner, healthier dermal environment. Benzyl acetate contributes the oil's characteristic sweet, uplifting floral fragrance while exerting its own mild calming effect on the nervous system, collectively supporting a reduction in anxiety and stress-driven grooming behaviours in dogs. At the coat level, jasmine oil's molecular structure allows it to integrate into the hair cuticle, moisturising the strand from within and leaving the fur noticeably softer, more manageable, and naturally lustrous after application.
Ayurvedic Botanical Base (5 Ayurvedic Ingredients): The active botanical oils are delivered within a structured Ayurvedic base of five supporting ingredients, selected in accordance with traditional Indian formulation principles for their compatibility with canine skin physiology. This base provides the cleansing action necessary to lift dirt, grime, sebum, and surface residue from the coat without the need for water, while simultaneously maintaining the skin's natural acid mantle and protective lipid barrier. The alcohol-free formulation is of particular importance in a waterless shampoo context, as alcohol-based carriers cause rapid dehydration of the coat and epidermal surface with repeated use a risk entirely absent from this Ayurvedic base. The complete base ensures that the spray deposits no sticky film, chalky residue, or greasy buildup on the fur after use, leaving the coat in a clean, brushable, and visually polished condition.
