Ingredients Doderm – Natural Care for Sensitive Skin

Our Natural Ingredients

According to human standards

Doderm Hydro RepairGel contains several natural ingredients, each of which has its own specific effect. What they have in common is that they help restore the skin's microbiome.

Our ingredients are of high quality and have been scientifically and/or phytotherapeutically proven to support your pet's skin. We're happy to explain the ingredients and their effects to you so that you know exactly what you're putting on your pet's skin!

All our products are manufactured in accordance with human quality standards and the strictest scientific criteria to ensure their safety and effectiveness.

Ingredients

A quick overview

Main component

Antibodies (IgG) from colostrum

Plant extracts

Witch hazel (Hamamelis)
Cardiospermum (Cardiospermum halicacabum)
Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Natural substances

Honey-
-Oats

Vitamins

Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Vitamin E

Building blocks for the skin barrier

ceramides
cholesterol
lecithin

Nutrition for the microbiome

glycerin
, hyaluronic acid

Main component

Antibodies (IgG) from colostrum

Many staphylococci live around a cow! This is why a cow protects her calf with antibodies found in her milk. Unlike in humans, the young animal does not receive any immune protection from the mother’s placenta during pregnancy. The calf therefore receives its antibodies after birth through the milk (especially the first milk): colostrum. The antibodies bind to the toxins and, so to speak, “neutralize” the bacteria. As a result, the skin regains its resistance. The “good” bacteria return and are nourished by our skin gel, while the “bad” ones disappear. The pH levels in the skin are restored to the correct balance for your animal. Doderm uses milk from the third milking. This milk is surplus in agriculture and is usually discarded. Gently purified and filtered, the concentration of pure (active) antibodies remains intact. They are versatile and “intelligent”—they act against bacteria only where they are needed.

Plant extracts

Witch hazel (Hamamelis)

Doderm contains an extract from the leaves of the witch hazel bush. Witch hazel contains flavonoids that protect the skin from free radicals and stimulate blood circulation in the skin. These are antioxidants that are also found in various types of fruit, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and seeds. In addition, witch hazel has unique anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated and damaged skin.

Heart seed (Cardiospermum halicacabum)

Cardiospermum halicacabum is a fast-growing annual plant found in subtropical and tropical regions, including Africa, South America, India, and Australia. In herbal medicine, Cardiospermum halicacabum is known for its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and analgesic properties.

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula, also known as marigold, is known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in treating skin and mucous membrane infections, but has also proven effective in promoting wound healing. Calendula disinfects and soothes the skin and promotes wound healing. This ingredient is one of the key components in Doderm Hydro RepairGel.

Natural substances

Honey

Honey is known for its medicinal properties. This is because it is a natural anti-inflammatory. Honey is packed with important vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help repair the skin.

Oats

We use oats in our Doderm Hydro RepairGel for a reason. Oats have been used in skincare for years and contain various substances, each of which has a different effect on the skin. The carbohydrates and proteins in oats can bind to the skin and form a protective layer. In addition, the proteins help maintain the skin’s pH balance. The fats in oats strengthen the skin and thus also reduce moisture loss. The fibers in oats, especially beta-glucan, help the skin attract and retain moisture. This is something that dry or eczema-prone skin often cannot do well on its own. And finally... oats also contain saponins, which cleanse the skin, as well as vitamins and flavonoids (substances that have a soothing effect).

Vitamins

Vitamin A (retinol)

Retinol is better known as vitamin A. This vitamin is essential for healthy skin. You can think of it as oxygen for your skin. It helps repair damage and restores your skin’s natural balance, resulting in visible improvement.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. It can be produced in the body from beta-carotene, which is therefore also known as provitamin A. Vitamin A is important for the formation of blood vessels and therefore for the health of all cells. It is an antioxidant that is used as a natural preservative. Vitamin A is necessary for tissue repair and maintenance. It also accelerates the formation of healthy new skin cells.

Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Panthenol (also known as provitamin B5) is a substance derived from the B vitamin pantothenic acid. Panthenol strengthens the skin's barrier function because vitamin B5 has moisturizing properties and thus helps prevent moisture loss through evaporation from the skin.

Vitamin E

In addition to supporting muscle health, vitamin E also plays a key role in supporting the nervous and immune systems. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals and naturally detoxifies the body. Vitamin E strengthens the skin’s barrier function, has regenerative properties, and offers protection against skin damage caused by UV radiation.

Building blocks for the skin barrier

Ceramides

Since the skin is made up of many different skin cells that fit together like bricks, ceramides act as the natural cement that keeps these skin cells bound together. This keeps the skin hydrated and helps ward off harmful bacteria. As you can imagine, if your pet suffers from skin irritation, this natural barrier is compromised. The ceramides added to Doderm Hydro RepairGel support the skin’s natural repair process and help the skin cells fit together again like bricks.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol may sound a little strange as an ingredient in a skincare gel. Many people think of it as something “bad” that you shouldn’t consume in excess. But cholesterol occurs naturally in the skin and, together with ceramides (building blocks) and free fatty acids, forms the oily layer that protects the skin from drying out. It’s easy to imagine that if the skin’s microbiome is disrupted by an allergic reaction or a wound, this protective layer is compromised. The cholesterol and ceramides in Doderm Hydro RepairGel work together to ensure that the skin does not dry out and regains its natural resilience.

Lecithin

Lecithin is a unique substance because it can bind fat and water, forming a single unit. It is also known as an emulsifier and ensures that Doderm has a nice, smooth gel texture that is easy to apply.

In addition to this practical function, it also has moisturizing properties. Because lecithin can bind fat to water, it forms a non-occlusive layer that allows the skin to continue to breathe and also stores water in this layer. This prevents the skin from drying out and keeps it supple and hydrated.

Nutrition for the microbiome

Glycerin

Doderm Hydro RepairGel contains glycerin. This is a moisturizing ingredient. It is easily absorbed by the skin and helps reduce moisture loss. Therefore, in addition to its moisturizing effect, glycerin also has a positive effect on skin elasticity and supports the skin barrier.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a substance produced naturally in the body and has powerful moisturizing properties. A single gram of hyaluronic acid can bind up to six liters of fluid. That's pretty impressive! Irritated skin is often dehydrated and can heal more effectively when it is well hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is ideal for this. What’s more, recent studies show that it may not only have moisturizing properties, but also antioxidant properties. This finding is very important because it suggests that it can act as a kind of protective shield against free radicals from the environment.