Essential 6 Main Uses
Skin Hydration & Barrier Support: Restores and optimizes skin hydration and reinforces the skin's natural cutaneous barrier function.
Shedding & Hair Loss: Helps diminish shedding and hair loss, and supports coat condition.
Dandruff & Scales: Helps replenish the hydrolipidic film to reduce dandruff and scales, and restore coat shine.
Deodorizing: Deodorizes naturally, respecting the animal's own scent.
Antioxidant Protection: Provides antioxidant activity to help protect skin cells.
Omega Fatty Acid Substitute: Can substitute the daily oral intake of essential fatty acids (Omega-6 and Omega-3), ideal for obese dogs or those that can no longer self-groom effectively.
Reduces Shampoo Frequency: Ideal to help decrease shampoo frequency.
Suitable for All Skin Types: Formulated for all skin types and conditions of dogs.
 
Essential 6 Active Ingredients
Hemp Seed Oil and Neem Seed Oil: Vegetable oils providing a high concentration of essential fatty acids at an optimal Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio of 4:1.
Synergy of 10 Essential Oils (Clove, Camphor, Gaultheria/Wintergreen, Rosemary, Curcuma/Turmeric, Oregano, Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Cedar): Provide sebo-regulating, anti-dandruff, and soothing activity across all skin and coat types.
Vitamin E: Provides antioxidant support.
Patented Bio-Diffusing Agent: Disperses all active ingredients homogeneously across the entire body surface from a single point of application, using the animal's natural sebum as a transport medium.
Formulated with 100% natural plant-sourced active ingredients. No added fragrance.
 
Essential 6 Dosage & Administration
Initial treatment phase: Apply 1 pipette once weekly for 8 consecutive weeks.
Maintenance phase: After 8 weeks, apply 1 pipette every 2 weeks for as long as needed.
Expected onset: Improvements in skin and coat condition are most often seen within the first 3–4 weeks.
Application steps:
Break or snap off the top of the pipette
Part the coat at the base of the neck between the shoulder blades to expose skin
Apply the full contents directly onto the skin at one or two spots
Bathing: Do not bathe the dog for 48 hours before or after application to allow optimal diffusion over the body.
Long or thick coats: Brush the application site 24 hours after application to remove any product residue from the coat.
Single-use only: Each pipette is single-use. Do not store opened pipettes.
No known interactions with any other spot-on products.
 
Essential 6 Safety & Side Effects
Well tolerated in dogs, cats, and small mammals through extensive testing. No adverse effects have been observed from accidental ingestion.
Skin irritation (rare): In extremely rare cases, mild redness may occur at the application site. Wash the area with mild soap, rinse thoroughly, and discontinue use. Contact your veterinarian if any reaction persists.
Fabric and surfaces: Avoid contact between the application site and fabric, leather, or varnished materials immediately after application, as the oils may cause staining.
No added fragrances: Hypoallergenic formulation suitable for dogs with fragrance sensitivities.
Cats: A separate Dermoscent Essential 6 formulation exists for cats. Confirm the correct species variant before purchasing.
Storage: Protect from direct light. Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
 
Essential 6 Manufacturer Information
Manufacturer: Laboratoire de Dermo-Cosmétique Animale (LDCA) (Distributed in Canada by Aventix Animal Health)
Official Website: https://www.dermoscent.com
Brand Introduction: Dermoscent is a brand of LDCA, a French veterinary dermo-cosmetic laboratory specialising in evidence-based topical skin care for companion animals.