Description
Skin Soother Natural Cooling Gel
Itches, rubs and irritations can be extremely uncomfortable for sensitive horses, and what starts as a small skin irritation can quickly become a full-blown problem.
Skin Soother Cooling Gel is a natural cooling gel to help calm and soothe skin irritations caused by insect bites, chafing, rubs, or sun burn. This makes Skin Soother the ideal gel to help with horses or ponies who…
- Rub their mane or tail
- Suffer from sunburn
- Suffer from sensitive, dry or flaky skin
- Prone to mud fever
- Require gentle relief from insect or midge bites
Skin Soother is made with active ingredients, carefully selected to help soothe and calm skin irritations gently and naturally.
Aloe vera – Spearmint – Chamomile – Calendula
No ingredient of Skin Soother is mentioned in FEI Prohibited Substances List effective 1 January 2018. See link to the FEI Equine Prohibited Substances Database
How to use
For animal use only
Use within 12 months after opening.
Squeeze a small amount onto clean fingertips and gently massage into the roots of the hairs, so that the gel is in contact with the skin.
Apply at least once a day or more often as required to provide relief.
For external use only. Do not apply to the eye area, cuts or open wounds. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean warm water and seek medical advice. We recommend a small patch test prior to initial use. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Patch test
Test on small area of skin on the neck around the size of two pence piece. Check the area for any signs of an adverse reaction, ie. swelling or irritation and wash off immediately with warm water if necessary. Leave for 48 hours before continuing.
FAQ's
Q) How do I do a patch test?
A) We recommend that you test Skin Soother on a small area of skin on the neck around the size of two pence piece. Check the area for any signs of an adverse reaction, ie. swelling or irritation and wash off immediately with warm water if necessary. Leave for 48 hours before continuing.
Q) Do I need to wear gloves to apply Skin Soother?
A) No you do not need to wear gloves to apply Skin Soother on your horse. It is made with natural ingredients Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Spearmint and Calendula.
Q) How much do I need to use?
A) You only need to use a small amount which can then be spread across the affected area with each application.
Q) How long will a 200ml tube of Skin Soother last when used regularly?
A) A little goes a long way with Skin Soother. Depending on how many horses you are using it on and how often you apply it, one tube can last a few months.
Q) How do I need to store Skin Soother?
A) There are no special storage instructions for Skin Soother however we would recommend keeping the lid closed and stored in a cool dry area. Do not store in direct sunlight.
Q) How long can Skin Soother be stored or kept for?
A) Skin Soother should be used within 12 months after opening. See notes on how to store above.
Q) How often should I use Skin Soother?
A) Apply at least once a day or more often as required to provide relief.
Q) How long before I should see a difference?
A) Depending on the ailment or condition, some people have seen Skin Soother provide relief immediately, while others have noticed a gradual change over a number of days.
Q) What conditions is Skin Soother suitable to use on?
A) Horses that:
- Rub their mane or tail
- Suffer from dermatitis
- Suffer from sunburn or photosensitivity
- Suffer from sensitive, dry or flaky skin
- Suffer from sweet itch
- Prone to mud fever
- Require gentle relief from insect or midge bites
Q) Can I apply Skin Soother to open wounds?
A) We do not recommend using Skin Soother open wounds.
Q) Can I use Skin Soother on myself?
A) While Skin Soother has not been tested for use on humans, some horse owners have reported softer skin on their hands after applying the gel to their horse.
Q) Can I use Skin Soother on other animals?
A) Yes Skin Soother can be used other animals, ie dogs, cats, rabbits, sheep.
Q) Can I use the same tube of Skin Soother on multiple horses and conditions?
A) Due to its design, the same tube of Skin Soother can be used for multiple horses and conditions, however we recommend washing your hands or using different gloves between horses and conditions, to prevent cross contaminate.
Q) What happens if my horse licks the applied area?
A) The Spearmint in Skin Soother can be appealing to horses. The ingredients are not toxic but you may have to reapply Skin Soother to the affected area
Q) Is Skin Soother safe to use on competition horses?
A) Skin Soother contains no prohibited substances listed by the FEI.
Q) Skin Soother contains Limonene – what is this?
A) Limonene is a naturally occurring compound found within spearmint oil. A very small handful of people can have an allergic reaction to this compound.
Q) What do I do if my horse has a reaction to Skin Soother?
A) If your horse has a reaction, wash the affected area with plenty of warm water and discontinue use immediately
Q) What do I do if I have a reaction to Skin Soother?
A) If you have a reaction, wash the affected area with plenty of warm water and discontinue use immediately. If Skin Soother is still benefiting your horse, you might want to consider using gloves to apply it.
Delivery Options
Free Shipping for orders over £75 (Excluding Highlands, N. Ireland & Islands) = Free
Economy 2-6 day UK delivery (Excluding Highlands, N. Ireland & Islands) = £3.95
Next working day UK delivery (order before 2pm – excluding Highlands, N. Ireland & Islands) Note: does not include Saturday delivery = £5.95
Over £75 discounted Highlands & Islands delivery (2-3 working days) = £7.95
Over £75 discounted Republic of Ireland (2-3 working days) = £7.95
Highlands & Islands delivery (2-3 working days) = £9.95
Northern Ireland (2-3 working days) = £9.95
Republic of Ireland (2-3 working days) = £9.95
Highlands & Islands <2kg (excluding nutrition) Royal Mail = 3.95
Northern Ireland <2kg (excluding nutrition) Royal Mail =£3.95
Fiona Lawrence –
I am delighted with the results of Skin Soother. I applied the gel twice a day to my pony Aerial and she stopped scratching immediately. And, after 10 days her hair had completely grown back.
Heidi –
Malika had a swollen, hot fetlock and a 2 inch area of sore skin on the outside of her fetlock too. Within 10 days after applying Skin Soother twice daily, I noticed that it helped to improve the quality of the skin and new hair growth, while improving the smoothness of my own hands too!
Diana Boughton –
Shower is a 6 year old RSPCA horse that I rescued as a yearling. He suffers from patches of his coat falling out. He also has a problem with the occasional area of lumpy skin. Skin Soother was so easy to apply and didn’t irritate Shower’s skin – he does have sensitive skin.
Within a week, new hair started to grow in the patches. The most noticeable, and impressive improvement was the area of rough, lumpy skin.
Sarah Rees –
Itchy is a 7 year old Arab, who suffers from sunburn. He tends to get scabby skin around the muzzle and nostrils.
After applying Skin Soother daily, I noticed that the skin is now feeling softer, looking almost normal and that the scabs are less hard. I’m still noticing positive changes daily to the condition.
It’s great to have a product that can be used on so many different ailments on different horses.
Victoria Claridge –
Skin Soother helped my daughters pony from day one – it seemed to stop the itch scratch cycle and thus allowed the hair to start to re grow. I used it twice a day and after a week I could see a remarkable difference. I would definitely use it for any itchy flaky sore or dry patches in the future.
Heidi Harris (verified owner) –
Amazing product, cleared my young WBxTB’s mud fever up a treat, I just started using it on fly bites and the results are fantastic, Skin Soother is soothing the hot bites and within a couple of days they had almost gone. This product is great for all skin issues, it’s also very good as a hand cream. Can’t recommend this product enough, an essential lotion to have in your first aid kit.
Samantha Osborne –
‘My grey retrained racehorse has very sensitive skin and at times was suffering from soreness around the girth area. I tried applying SS after washing him after exercise and as a result he is now happy to work in a leather girth rather than a fleece girth, which is a much better picture for the show ring. Skin Soother smells good enough to eat, and my horse much prefers for me to apply this gel rather than use sprays.’
Louisa Milne Home –
I’ve been using Skin Soother on a mare on some flaky skin on her legs after coming out of some major bandages and it’s doing a fantastic job. She had an itchy tail as well and she stopped itching straight away! Really fab cream, very impressed so far!
Sarah Chisnell –
Before I used this product my pony’s nose was sore, pink, irritated and peeling in places. I had tried many other products to try and help him but they just didn’t make a difference, if anything they irritated it more. The Skin Soother immediately gave my pony relief. I now use Skin Soother for a multitude of things from itchy tails, small patches of flaky itchy skin, to sunburn and rubbed areas of coat. I have even been known to use it on my own sunburn!
I can’t recommend your products enough and I now wouldn’t be without this product too. I have never been disappointed in any product I have ever used from Equilibrium, I even have Stretch & Flex Flatwork wraps that are over ten years old! This just shows how well made the products really are!