These days, you see them everywhere: shampoo bars! For humans as well as for horses and dogs, all kinds of varieties are available. Due to their great popularity and success, VITALstyle has expanded the shampoo bar range. But why are shampoo bars so popular? And what are their benefits? We will tell you in this blog!
Shampoo for dogs and horses without sulphates and silicones
The VITALstyle Shampoobars for dogs and horses are not only kinder to the animal, but thus also to the environment due to the omission of sulphates and silicones. To still ensure a soft and shiny coat and strong skin, 100% natural ingredients are chosen. These include olive oil and shea butter! The coconut oil, among others, provides a wonderful foaming effect. In addition, the effective action of the animal skin remains intact because the shampoo bars ensure that the natural greasy layer on your dog's or horse's skin does not go away.
Sulphates and silicones are two common ingredients used in many shampoos. Both in shampoos for humans and for animals. VITALstyle deliberately chooses shampoo bars for horses and dogs without sulphates and silicones, as both have many disadvantages for both the coat and the skin.
What are sulphates?
Sulphates are a group of chemical compounds commonly used in various industrial and household products, for example cleaning products and shampoos. They come in different forms, but the most common are sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) and sodium laureth sulphate (SLES). Sulphates are known not to be suitable for everyone because of causing sensitive skin or hair problems.
The disadvantages of sulphates are that they can cause dehydration of the skin and coat, as well as causing irritation and allergic reactions. Sulphates are in fact very effective cleansers, but they can also remove the natural oils on your dog's or horse's skin and coat. This can lead to itching, dehydration of the skin and coat and flakes on the skin. In addition, some animals, as well as humans, are allergic to sulphates and may experience irritation from this. Think itchy or red skin and a burning sensation on the skin.
Silicones and their various disadvantages
Silicones (e.g. dimethicone) are synthetic compounds used in industrial, cosmetic and medical devices because of their versatile properties. They consist of atoms of silicon, oxygen, carbon and hydrogen and are often found in products such as cosmetics, shampoos, medical implants, lubricants and sealants, among others. You will find them in personal care products such as lotions, creams, serums and shampoos because of their silky texture and their ability to give hair and skin a smooth and shiny appearance. But silicones also have their drawbacks.
Silicones can cause unnecessary build-up and clogging of the skin and hair follicles. In fact, silicones put an extra layer over the hair in the coat, giving it a shiny appearance. However, over time, silicones can build up like this on the coat, which can make it heavy and dull. As a result, deeper cleaning might be needed. In addition, silicones can also start to accumulate on the skin and hair follicles, which can cause a lack of oxygen and nutrients for the skin and hair growth. 
A suitable shampoo bar for every need
VITALstyle, meanwhile, has a wide line of shampoo bars for horses and dogs. Each variant is unique, contains specifically selected ingredients and has properties that provide the horse and dog with extra support.
The different shampoo bars:
- Cool & Cucumber (new): A cooling shampoo for fresh cleansing. The fresh and nourishing ingredients like cucumber relieve and nourish the (sensitive) skin and the cooling effect is very pleasant in hot temperatures!
- Warm & Rosemary (new): A warming shampoo to care for muscles after exercise or for tired, sore or stiff muscles.
- Summer & Lemongrass (new): A strongly scented shampoo for long-lasting fresh body odour. The fresh scent masks body and sweat odour and can give more peace of mind in the field, while riding and out riding.
- Itch & Oats: A soothing shampoo for scratching, scouring and bald spots. This shampoo is hypoallergenic and especially developed for rough, chapped, irritated or dehydrated skin.
- White & Peppermint: A silver shampoo for a radiant white coat, tail and mane. Ideal for light coloured horses!
- Sensitive & Honey: A mild and caring shampoo for sensitive, rough or red skin. It ensures a good flora on the skin and supports its natural healing ability. Very suitable, for example, for fissures in the hollow of the hoof or the skin.
- Scrub & Orange: A fresh and nourishing shampoo for intensive cleansing. This shampoo contains a scrub of orange peels and therefore cleanses intensively. The ingredients give it a fresh, summery scent.
- Smooth & Silky: A shampoo and conditioner bar in one! This bar softens, nourishes and moisturises the skin. Ideal for dry skin and for good tail combing.
Want to try more shampoo bars?
Curious about trying more than one shampoo bar? With the VITALstyle Shampoobars Trial Pack, you can try out five variants!
