Silicone Damage Myth – Busted!

Many years ago silicone was made out of sand. It would crystallize on hair and break it because it was not water soluble. So began the persistent myth of silicone being bad for a dog’s coat!

Today most, if not all, manufacturers use water soluble silicone. You may see it listed as Dimethicone, Simethicone, or Cyclomethicone, all of which are derivatives of the silicone family. But they are all water soluble. You will find these ingredients in almost every shampoo, conditioner, lotion or soap on the market for both people and pets!

Products such as Ice on Ice by Chris Christensen are silicone based products, but as many dog owners will tell you, it works wonderfully and does not damage the coat. So by all means, give silicone a chance.