Leave-on Fur Spray Formulation for Dogs

Hello! Regarding the formula for a leave-on Fur Spray for dogs after bathing, focusing on gentleness, making the fur soft, shiny, untangled, and nourishing the fur and skin, you can certainly use the ingredients you are interested in as a base.

From the list of ingredients you provided, several are beneficial for this formula:

• Pure Keratin: Helps nourish and strengthen the hair strands.
• Mild Preserved Eco (Ethylhexylglycerin + Caprylyl Glycol): A gentle preservative suitable for pet products.
• Aloe Vera: Helps soothe the skin and provide moisture.
• Poly-Conditioner Pro: Helps make the fur soft, smooth, untangled, and reduces static electricity.
• Sugar Fix: Helps the fragrance last longer (if fragrance is used).
• Lemon Oil / Lavender Fragrance Oil / Lavender Oil: Provides fragrance. However, using Essential Oils or Fragrance Oils with pets requires extreme caution. They should be used in very small amounts, or you should choose only grades specifically safe for pets. You might also consider omitting them entirely if the dog has sensitive skin. Some essential oils can be harmful to pets.

Additional Considerations:

• Gentleness: Dogs have more sensitive skin than humans. Choose gentle ingredients and avoid harsh chemicals.
• pH Balance: The pH of the product should be suitable for dog skin (generally around 6.5-7.5).
• Safety: Ensure all ingredients are safe for pets. Consider if the dog might lick its fur after the spray is applied.

Suggested Basic Formula (Adapted from your ingredients):

Here is a suggested formula guideline and proportions, emphasizing gentleness and nourishing properties:

• Water (Clean water, e.g., Distilled or Deionized Water): 85 - 90% (Main solvent)
• Poly-Conditioner Pro: 1 - 3% (Helps with softness and detangling)
• Pure Keratin: 1 - 3% (Nourishes hair)
• Aloe Vera (e.g., Aloe Vera Extract or Aloe Vera Gel): 1 - 5% (Moisturizes skin and fur)
• Mild Preserved Eco: 1 - 1.5% (Preservative)
• Sugar Fix: 0.1 - 0.5% (Fragrance fixative, if fragrance is desired)
• Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil (Use only those safe for pets, and in very small amounts): 0.05 - 0.1% (For fragrance - High Caution. If unsure, it is best to omit.)

Note:

• The proportions above are a basic guideline. You can adjust them according to your needs and desired performance, but avoid using certain ingredients in excessively high amounts, such as preservatives or fragrances/essential oils.
• For Aloe Vera, if using a powder extract, reconstitute it with water according to the supplier's instructions before adding it to the formula.

Mixing Instructions:

1. Prepare the desired amount of Water.
2. Gradually add Poly-Conditioner Pro to the water. Stir or mix until fully dissolved.
3. Add Pure Keratin and stir until combined.
4. Add Aloe Vera (extract or gel) and stir until combined.
5. Add Mild Preserved Eco and stir until combined.
6. If adding fragrance, mix Sugar Fix with the Fragrance Oil/Essential Oil in a small amount first, then gradually add to the main mixture and stir until combined. (This step might require a solubilizer if using higher amounts of fragrance or if the fragrance does not mix well, but for very small amounts, it might not be necessary).
7. Check the pH of the final product. If necessary, adjust the pH with a small amount of Citric Acid (dissolved in water) or Triethanolamine (TEA) to achieve a pH suitable for dog skin (around 6.5-7.5).
8. Bottle in a clean spray bottle.

Further Suggestions:

• Consider adding other gentle ingredients beneficial for dog skin and fur, such as Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Glycerin (helps with moisture), or other natural extracts safe for pets.
• Try making a small batch first to test the performance and compatibility of the ingredients.
• Before using on your dog, test on a small area of skin to check for any allergic reactions.

I hope this information is helpful for developing your dog Fur Spray formula. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!