Iv San Bernard Azzurro, 30 ml is a colour enhancer for light coats from the Italian professional grooming brand Iv San Bernard. It's designed to intensify colour and restore the natural shade of white, ash and blue coats on dogs and cats. According to the manufacturer, it gives the coat brightness and a beautiful shine, and its formula is modelled on the natural pigment melanin. Azzurro is added only to shampoo — Crystal Clean shampoo works best — at 4 to 20 drops. A pipette in the cap lets you dose the drops precisely. It's intended for professional use and only on healthy skin and coat.
Why use a colour enhancer
Light coats easily absorb dirt and turn yellowish or greyish over time, while blue and ash coats can look dull. Regular shampoo removes dirt but doesn't restore the shade. A pigmented colour enhancer visibly refreshes and evens out the colour. This matters most before a show, but it's useful for home grooming too. On coat care, see dog coat care at home.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | colour enhancer (pigment) |
| Coat colour | white, ash, blue |
| For | dogs and cats |
| Use | mixed into shampoo only, 4–20 drops |
| Recommended shampoo | Crystal Clean |
| Dispenser | pipette in the cap |
| Volume | 30 ml |
| Brand | Iv San Bernard, Italy |
Pros
- Refreshes colour. White, ash and blue coats.
- Adds shine. According to the manufacturer.
- Precise dosing. A pipette in the cap.
- Economical. 4 to 20 drops per wash.
- For dogs and cats.
- A professional line. For show preparation.
Cons
- Not used on its own. Only in shampoo.
- Takes experience. Intended for professional use.
- Ingredients aren't listed on the site.
- Healthy skin only. Not for irritated skin.
How to use it
Add Azzurro to a portion of shampoo — the manufacturer recommends Crystal Clean. Depending on the coat's porosity and the animal's size, use 4 to 20 drops. Measure them with the cap pipette, mix thoroughly and apply evenly to individual sections or the whole coat. Then rinse thoroughly with water.
The first application
The manufacturer advises cutting the dose and contact time to a third for the first use. Different coats absorb pigment differently: porous, fine hair absorbs more, dense hair less. Starting low shows you how your pet's coat reacts and avoids an overly strong shade. You can then increase the dose gradually.
Which coats it suits
It's designed for white, ash and blue coats. Dark, red or fawn coats don't need it. For parti-coloured animals, you can apply the mix to the light areas only — the manufacturer allows application to individual sections.
For shows and at home
Azzurro is a professional product, so groomers use it most often for show preparation. It can be used at home too, as long as you stick to the dosage and start small. If in doubt, leave the first application to a groomer.
More from Iv San Bernard
After washing, a two-phase spray such as Iv San Bernard ATAMI H270 makes detangling easier, and Green Caviar 10in1 helps restore the coat. The whole range is in the Iv San Bernard section.
Precautions
Use only on healthy skin and coat — no wounds, irritation or inflammation. Avoid the eyes. Wear gloves if you don't want pigment on your hands. Keep the bottle closed and out of reach of children and pets.
Who it suits
Groomers and owners of dogs and cats with white, ash or blue coats who want to refresh the colour and add shine — especially before a show. More products are in the grooming section.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Azzurro is a professional colour enhancer for white, ash and blue coats: added to shampoo at 4–20 drops, it refreshes colour and adds shine, dosed with a pipette in the cap. The downsides are that it only works mixed into shampoo, the dose needs careful adjustment, and its ingredients aren't listed on the site.
FAQ
Which coats does it suit?
White, ash and blue.
Can it be applied on its own?
No, only mixed into shampoo.
Which shampoo should I mix it with?
The manufacturer recommends Crystal Clean.
How many drops should I add?
4 to 20, depending on the coat and the animal's size.
How should I use it the first time?
Cut the dose and contact time to a third.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes, it's for dogs and cats.
What's the volume?
30 ml.
