Iv San Bernard Green Apple conditioner, 500 ml is a green apple scented softening balm for long-coated dogs and cats. According to the description, it adds softness and shine and makes brushing and detangling easier. Ingredients: water, cetearyl alcohol, paraffin oil, cetrimonium chloride, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, fragrance, ethylhexylglycerin, menthyl lactate, menthol. Apply after shampoo to a clean wet coat, massage for 3 minutes and rinse with warm water. It is more than 90% biodegradable.
What the manufacturer claims
Iv San Bernard calls Green Apple a dedicated conditioner for long coats: it should soften, add shine and make detangling easier. The manufacturer recommends using it together with Iv San Bernard Green Apple shampoo.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | rinse-off conditioner |
| For | dogs and cats with long coats |
| Base | cetearyl alcohol, paraffin oil, cetrimonium chloride |
| Refreshing agents | menthol, menthyl lactate |
| Preservatives | phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin |
| Contact time | 3 minutes |
| Biodegradability | over 90% |
| Volume | 500 ml |
Pros
- Helps with tangles. Makes the coat slicker and more manageable.
- Anti-static. Cetrimonium chloride reduces static.
- Full ingredient list.
- No parabens.
- Quick. Only 3 minutes on the coat.
- Pairs with the shampoo. One line and scent.
Cons and what to watch
- Same recipe as Banana. The difference from the medium coat conditioner is essentially the scent.
- No apple inside. Just fragrance.
- Paraffin oil. Poorly rinsed, it weighs down a long coat.
- Menthol. A sharp smell for sensitive animals.
Green Apple or Banana
The Green Apple and Iv San Bernard Banana conditioners have the same recipe: the same base, preservatives and menthol, differing only in fragrance. The manufacturer separates them by coat length, but in practice you can choose by scent. For very dry, brittle long coats, look at the brand's masks — they stay on longer and contain conditioning extracts.
How to apply it to a long coat
After shampooing, squeeze the water out by hand. Apply the conditioner along the whole length, starting with the ends where tangles are worst. Spread it with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb, leave for 3 minutes and rinse thoroughly. Leftover product makes a long coat heavy and dull.
Tangles: what to do
The conditioner helps loosen small knots, but it will not soften dense mats — those must be carefully worked apart or clipped out. It is best to brush your pet before bathing and again afterwards on the conditioned coat. Tips are in caring for a dog's coat at home.
Drying
Dry a long coat with a hair dryer in the direction of growth while brushing. Do not rub the coat with a towel — that makes it mat faster. Blot it and squeeze the water out instead.
For cats
The conditioner can also be used on long-haired cats. Rinse especially well: cats groom themselves and do not need menthol and fragrance residue. More in how to bathe a cat.
How often to use it
Apply the conditioner after every wash. Base the bathing frequency on the state of the coat and skin: long-coated dogs are usually washed every 3–6 weeks, show dogs more often. Seasonal coat change is covered in autumn shedding in dogs and cats.
Storage
Keep the bottle closed at room temperature and away from children. Do not let water get into the bottle. If the product changes smell or separates, it is better to replace it with a new bottle.
Who it suits
The conditioner suits dogs and cats with long coats prone to tangling and static — after shampooing. For badly damaged coats, masks with extracts are a better choice. Other products are in Iv San Bernard and shampoos and conditioners.
Verdict
Iv San Bernard Green Apple is a rinse-off conditioner for long coats that reduces static and helps loosen small knots. The downsides are that its recipe is identical to the Banana conditioner, there is no apple in it, and paraffin oil and menthol do not suit everyone.
FAQ
How do I apply it?
After shampoo on a wet coat, for 3 minutes, then rinse.
Does it remove mats?
It helps loosen small knots; dense mats must be worked apart or clipped out.
How is it different from Banana?
Only by scent; the recipe is the same.
Is it suitable for cats?
Yes, if rinsed thoroughly.
Does it contain parabens?
No.
Does it contain apple?
No, only the scent.
Is it a leave-in product?
No, it is rinsed off.
