How to Use Avon Skin So Soft on Horses and Other Animals

Amber A.
One of the best products out there that I have ever tried was Skin So Soft Bath Oil by Avon. Not only is Skin So Soft an awesome bath oil, it also has more uses that will help make your life easier. Please keep in mind that this product has only been tested as bath oil and all the other uses are from customers. Please use at your own risk. I personally have tried some of these, and they do work great! The following list will show you some animal uses of Avon Skin So Soft (SSS).

1. Insect repellent for your pet (As recommended in "Outdoor Life" and "Field and Stream")

2. Mix 5 parts water, 1 part SSS and mist on animals. Brushing it in makes their coats gleam and keeps insects off so the animals don't fidget in the show ring.

3. Mix in your pet's bath water. It takes the fleas off of them. Then in between baths spray the animal with 5 parts water, 1 part SSS to keep the fleas off.

4. Rub on your hands before and after working with your pets and farm animals. It will remove the strong smell and pet odor.

5. Black Fly Spray For Dogs: Use as a spray or a dip. 1 cup SSS, 1/2 cup liquid detergent and 3 gallons of water.

6. For dogs dry skin mix 1 tablespoon of SSS per gallon of water and use as an after bath rinse.

7. Spray on your pet's coat once per week for softness and shine.

8. Rub SSS on pads of animals feet to remove tar or asphalt and then wipe off.

9. Rub into pets skin to keep moisturized and keep from cracking.

10. Rub into pets skin to help with "pet smell"

11. Spray inside your barn before bedding to help with keeping insects out.

Uses For Horses

1. Place on hoof as a hoof polish this will put a nice shine to the hoof without drying it out.

2. Can be used as a muzzle, eye, and ear enhancer. Keeps bugs away too!

3. After bath, mix Skin so Soft and warm water and sponge on horse to help with shine, dry skin, and itching.

4. Use small amount of Skin So Soft while braiding hair. Hold the hair together better.

I hope you found this list helpful. There are probably many more uses of this great product, but this list is just a general idea of what the product can do! .This is a great product for the small price you can purchase it at. A 16.9 ounce bottle normally sells for $12.50 but is regularly placed on sale for $6.99. They also have 24 ounce bottles that normally retail for $16.00, but can be found on sale for $9.99 sometimes. The 24 ounce bottle is not an item that is kept in stock all the time, so make sure to stock up on this size when it goes on sale especially for all your horse needs!

Published by Amber A.

Energetic mom of 4 beautiful children. Works part time, involved in Cub Scouts, and just about anything to help my children.  View profile

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  • Noni Henry11/4/2010

    I clean my cats ears with straight SSS
    oil, no burning, cats don't mind the cleaning,no batting at ears after cleaning, wouldn't use any thing else...

  • Ann (Windber) PA8/26/2009

    Thanks for this we have trying almost every other product and no luck,we will see.

  • Lilly Cote7/28/2009

    Hs anyone used skin so soft on cats%3F I have a stray pregnant cat outside that I am feeding-friendly-but bugs are terrible for her%2C Cannot bring her in till babies are born and I can get her into vet for health checkup-I have 10 inside cats.

  • Lilly Cote7/28/2009

    Hs anyone used skin so soft on cats? I have a stray pregnant cat outside that I am feeding-friendly-but bugs are terrible for her, Cannot bring her in till babies are born and I can get her into vet for health checkup-I have 10 inside cats.

  • Amber A.4/7/2007

    My mom uses it with her dogs, and she says it is the best thing in the whole world for fleas, not to mention it works well on the animals skin. :-) Thanks for the comments!!

  • Joanna Burk4/3/2007

    Very interesting. Thanks!

  • Jackie- Michigan3/27/2007

    I heard about this through my Avon Lady. I just got a dog and am very concerned about fleas. I HATE THEM. I'm willing to try anything once.If Skin So Soft is safe for people why not pets? She said she sells a ton of it to people with horses and they claim it really works!I wanted something to prevent fleas getting in the house onto my cats/rugs etc.I hope it works as good as you say!!

  • Christine Bude3/9/2007

    Interesting way to use on animals.

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