Product Spotlight:
Not Just for Australian Shepherds
It’s tough to find a pet shampoo that doesn’t smell like, well, pet shampoo. With all the harsh insecticides that go into most of those bottles, it’s really no wonder that even the tastiest treats aren’t enough to lure your dog into the bathtub. But australianScent, a Brooklyn-based skincare company, has a wag-worthy solution. Their pet soap ($8), sold in bar form, is made up of a blend of eight essential oils, all of which repel fleas and mosquitoes the natural way. Combine that with the bar’s base of olive oil and cocoa butter, and you’ll have one happy – and soft – pup on your hands.
Jealous? No need to growl. australianScent makes products for people too, including our favorite, the Kelp n’ Honey Scrub. This exfoliant combines brown sugar, prunes, and a blend of organic extracts like green tea and goji berries.
australianScent also makes soaps and lotions for the face and body from delicious ingredients like chocolate, shea butter and chamomile – no nasty synthetics, toxins, artificial colors or fragrances. Local and organic whenever possible, don’t be alarmed if your order comes in reused packaging - just another step in a sustainable direction.
