Doderm Hydro Repair Gel - Ingredients & Benefits

Our natural ingredients

In accordance with human quality standards

Doderm Hydro RepairGel is made up of various natural ingredients, each with its own specific benefits. What they have in common: they help restore the skin’s microbiome.

Our ingredients are 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 so you know exactly what you’re applying to your pet’s skin!

All our products are manufactured according to human quality standards and the strictest scientific criteria to guarantee their safety and efficacy.

Ingredients

A brief overview

Key component

Antibodies (IgG) from milk

Plant extracts

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

Natural substances

Honing
Haver

Vitamins

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

Building blocks for the skin barrier

ceramides
cholesterol
lecithin

Food for the microbiome

glycerin
, hyaluronic acid

Key component

Antibodies (IgG) from colostrum

There are many staphylococci living around a cow! That is why a cow protects her calf with plenty of antibodies in her milk. Unlike in humans, the young animal does not receive antibodies 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, as it were, “neutralize” the bacteria. This restores the skin’s 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 proper balance for your animal. Doderm uses milk from the third milking. This is a surplus in agriculture and is usually discarded. Carefully purified and filtered, what remains is a concentration of pure (active) antibodies. They are versatile and “intelligent”—they act only against the bacteria where they are needed.

Plant extracts

Witch hazel (Hamamelis)

Doderm contains an extract from the leaves of the witch hazel shrub. Witch hazel contains flavonoids that protect the skin against 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.

Hard seed

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, analgesic, and anti-pruritic properties.

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula, also known as marigold, is renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in treating skin and mucous membrane infections, but has also proven its healing power in 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

Honing

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

Haver

There’s a good reason we use oats in our Doderm Hydro RepairGel. Oats have been used in skincare for years and contain various compounds, 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 firm 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 achieving 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 improvements.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. It can be produced in the body from beta-carotene, which is therefore also called provitamin A. Vitamin A is important for the formation of blood vessels and thus for the health of all cells. It is an antioxidant 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 compound 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 function, vitamin E also plays a supportive role in the nervous and immune systems. Tocopherol is a natural form of vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps eliminate free radicals and naturally cleanses 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 together. This keeps the skin hydrated and keeps harmful bacteria at bay. You can imagine that if your pet suffers from skin irritation, this natural barrier is disrupted. The ceramides added to Doderm Hydro RepairGel support the skin’s natural healing process and ensure that the skin cells fit together again like bricks.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol might sound a bit strange as an ingredient in a skincare gel. Many people see it as something “bad” that you shouldn’t consume too much of. But cholesterol occurs naturally in the skin and, together with ceramides (building blocks) and free fatty acids, forms the lipid barrier that protects the skin from drying out. You can imagine that if the skin’s microbiome is disrupted by an allergic reaction or a wound, this barrier is compromised. The cholesterol and ceramides in Doderm Hydro RepairGel work together to prevent the skin from drying out and help it regain its natural resilience.

Lecithins

Lecithin is a special substance because it can bind fat and water, forming a single cohesive whole. It is also known as an emulsifier and ensures that Doderm has a smooth, gel-like 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 breathe while also trapping moisture within this layer. As a result, the skin does not dry out and remains supple and hydrated.

Food 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. In addition to its moisturizing properties, glycerin also has a positive effect on the skin’s elasticity and supports the skin barrier.

Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance with powerful moisturizing properties. One gram of hyaluronic acid can bind up to six liters of moisture. That’s pretty impressive! Irritated skin is often dehydrated and can heal better when it is well-hydrated. Hyaluronic acid is ideal for this. Furthermore, recent studies show that it not only has 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 in the environment.