Iv San Bernard Cristal Clean, 1 l is a shampoo for white-coated dogs and cats. According to the manufacturer, it restores the coat's natural colour and removes brown and yellow stains. The manufacturer also says it contains no harsh ingredients, so it is suitable for frequent use. The shampoo is applied to the wet coat with light movements, left for 3 minutes and rinsed off with water. Keep it out of the eyes, and if it gets in, rinse them straight away with warm water.
Ingredients
Water, sodium laureth sulfate, cocamide DEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, cocamidopropyl betainamide MEA chloride, glycerin, honey extract, sodium chloride, propylene glycol, citric acid, diazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, parfum (fragrance) and colourants CI 61100, CI 59059, CI 12245.
The cleansing base is sodium laureth sulfate with milder surfactants and glycerin. There are no bleaching agents such as peroxide. White coat shampoos usually work through thorough cleansing and toning dyes that visually cancel out yellowness, and Cristal Clean contains three such colourants.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | white coat shampoo |
| For | dogs and cats |
| Purpose | remove yellow and brown stains, restore colour |
| Ingredients | honey extract, glycerin, toning dyes |
| Contact time | 3 minutes |
| Frequent use | allowed |
| Volume | 1 l |
Pros
- For white coats. Helps remove yellowing and restore a clean colour.
- No peroxide or bleach. The coat is not dried out by bleaching agents.
- Short contact time. Just 3 minutes.
- For frequent washing. The manufacturer allows it.
- Large size. 1 l suits large dogs and salons.
- For dogs and cats.
Cons and what to watch
- "No harsh ingredients" is debatable. The base is sodium laureth sulfate, which may dry the skin with frequent use.
- Old brown stains will not vanish at once. Tear and saliva stains set into the hair, and the shampoo only lightens them.
- Parabens and fragrance.
- The dyes are not described. Only CI codes are given.
- Not for the eyes. Wash the face under the eyes carefully.
How to wash
Wet the coat well with warm water. Apply the shampoo with light movements, paying attention to yellowed areas: paws, belly, beard and under the tail. Leave it for 3 minutes and rinse. If the coat is very dirty, repeat. Wash the face carefully so the shampoo does not get into the eyes. Dry the coat thoroughly afterwards, as damp white fur yellows faster. More on bathing in dog shampoo: how to choose and how to wash.
Why white coats turn yellow
White fur yellows from dirt, sebum, saliva (when a dog licks its paws), urine and tears. Brown stains under the eyes and around the mouth come from pigments in tears and saliva. The shampoo lightens such stains, but if the eyes water constantly, discuss the cause with your vet. For daily care around the eyes, the TropiClean SPA Tear Stain gel works, and eye hygiene is covered in how to clean a dog's and cat's ears and eyes.
What to pair it with
If the coat is very greasy or still carries styling products, start with a clarifying wash such as Purifying Shampoo with clay. For white and blue coats the brand also offers the Azzurro colour enhancer.
Before a show
Before a show, white coats are washed a day or two in advance so the hair can regain its natural texture. Rinse and dry the coat well, then brush it. Do not wash at the last minute: a white coat that dries on the move quickly picks up dust.
Cats
The shampoo is also suitable for white cats. Cats are washed less often than dogs, but they also yellow, usually on the paws and under the tail. Rinse the product out well so the cat does not lick off any residue. Bathing tips are in how to bathe a cat.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Who it suits
Cristal Clean suits white-coated dogs and cats that have developed yellowing or brown stains, as well as regular washing of white show animals. Other shampoos are in the dog shampoo collection and on the Iv San Bernard brand page.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Cristal Clean is a white coat shampoo with honey extract and toning dyes, free of peroxide, with a 3-minute contact time and approved for frequent washing. The downsides are a sodium laureth sulfate base, parabens and fragrance, and it only lightens old brown stains rather than removing them at once.
FAQ
How long should the shampoo stay on?
3 minutes, then rinse with water.
Does it remove yellowing?
According to the description, yes, it removes yellow and brown stains; old heavy stains may need several washes.
Does it contain peroxide?
No, there are no bleaching agents.
Can it be used often?
The manufacturer allows frequent use.
Can it be used on cats?
Yes.
Will it help with tear stains?
It will lighten them, but constant tearing needs a vet.
What volume is it?
1 l.
