https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/paraben-free/Recent content in Paraben Free on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:33:15 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Parabens and SLS appear in most commercial pet shampoos. Here’s what they actually are, why owners are increasingly avoiding them, and what to use instead. What are parabens? Parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. They’re used as preservatives — they fight bacteria and fungus, they’re widely available, and they cost almost nothing to manufacture. That’s why they end up in millions of grooming products around the world.https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:29:05 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/soap-shampoo-or-shampoo-bars-to-bathe-your-dog/Soap, liquid shampoo, or a solid shampoo bar — what’s the difference, and what should you actually use on your dog? A short history, an honest look at the ingredient lists, and a sensible answer. What the customer wants vs. what the manufacturer wants We want to get our pets clean without irritating or drying out their skin. We want a healthy, shiny coat. We don’t want to spend a fortune, we’d like it to be greener if possible, and we’d prefer the bottle wasn’t another piece of plastic going into landfill.