The scratching has a root. So does the relief.
Most pet shampoos clean the coat and call it done. Skin Rescue is plant-based and enzymatic, made with cold-pressed plant oils and botanicals to calm the skin underneath, where the itch actually starts.
120 Day Worry-Free Guarantee
Most families notice softer coat & less scratching after the first bath.
Bath day,
finally on your dog's side.
Real relief starts underneath the skin. Here's what bath day can do while the root cause is being addressed.
Build the bath plan →When something is off inside, the skin is often the first place it shows: itch, odor, a greasy coat, endless scratching.
Stripping shampoos dry out and irritate skin that's already struggling.
Scratch, irritate, scratch again; the skin never gets a chance to settle.
Plant-based enzymatic cleansing calms the skin underneath the coat instead of stripping it, and the itch loses its fuel while the inside products work the root.
We let the reviews speak for the bath. These are the themes that come up again and again across verified Skin Rescue reviews, starting with the ones we hear most.
Calmer, softer skin after bath day is what families mention most.
“This shampoo is the only one we’ve found that soothes her itch and eases the irritation without drying her skin.” · Kristen D., verified review
"Had so much success with Nzymes with my late bulldog, so I called and they walked me right through what to do. The shampoo is great! I would trust Nzymes any day, any time."Rose A. · Verified review
Bar lengths reflect how often each theme is mentioned across verified reviews, not a guaranteed result. Skin Rescue Shampoo is topical care and comfort; it soothes the outside while the root cause is addressed from the inside. Every pet is different and individual results may vary.
Three jobs, in order: lift the irritants off the coat, calm the skin underneath, and lock the moisture back in. That's why the itch settles down, not just the smell.
Dander, dust, dried saliva, and yeast-tinged oils leave with the rinse instead of settling back into the skin.
Black cumin and cooling botanicals go to work on the irritation itself, so the bath soothes instead of stings.
Cold-pressed plant oils seal moisture in. The coat comes out soft, and the skin doesn't feel stripped and dry.
Every ingredient earns its place — no sulfates, no parabens, no synthetic fragrance, no dyes.
The cleanser: gentle enough for kittens, strong enough for senior shepherds.
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The calmer: the most studied botanical in the bottle, and its steadiest worker.
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The cooling layer: spearmint, peppermint, thyme, rosemary, and clove together.
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The conditioner: cold-pressed almond, olive, and avocado oils in one rinse.
Read the scienceNo sulfates. No parabens. No synthetic fragrance. No dyes. Cold-pressed plant oils & botanicals only.
A full bath or a spot wash — same simple sequence, every time.
Warm water, all the way through to the skin. A thin line of shampoo along the top line goes a long way; Skin Rescue is concentrated.
Work it into the skin and coat. Let it sit for 4–5 minutes — that's the part most people skip, and it's when the botanicals do their work.
Rinse thoroughly. For a stubborn case or a particularly dirty pet, lather and rinse a second time; it's gentle enough for repeated use.
Safe for full baths or spot washes. Use it directly on a hot spot or itchy patch between baths.
Pick the situation. We'll suggest a cadence — and how long one bottle lasts.
Auto-ship 1 bottle every 3 months keeps your pet stocked — and saves 10% on every order.
We originally formulated Skin Rescue for the chronic-yeast cases that brought customers to Nzymes in the first place. What we learned along the way: a shampoo strong enough for the hardest skin conditions can still be gentle enough for every bath.
Two forms of relief for the outside: the shampoo works on bath day, the spray works between baths. Here's how to tell which one the moment calls for.
The bath and the spray, side by side.
Pair Skin Rescue Shampoo with Mineral Mist between baths, plus Antioxidant Treats or Sprouted Granules in the bowl, and you've got the whole inside-out system working at once.
Relief you can see.
Comfort they can feel.
Even for the toughest skin problems.
Nzymes was built on the hard cases nobody else would touch. Chronic yeast, raw hot spots, coats that never seemed to recover between flares: those are the dogs that brought families to us, and this shampoo was formulated for them. We believe relief should never come at the skin's expense, so every wash is plant-based, enzymatic, and gentle enough to repeat as often as your dog needs. And if you're not sure bath day is enough, call us. We'll walk you through it, the same way we have with families since 1999, and the consult is free.
Skin Rescue Shampoo is built for pets dealing with itchy, irritated, yeasty, or flaky skin — and for any pet whose coat needs a gentle, no-fuss bath. It lifts the irritants off the coat, calms the skin underneath with cold-pressed botanicals, and locks moisture back in. Most pet parents notice softer coat and less scratching after the first bath.
For an active flare — scratching, odor, hot spots — bathe 1–2 times per week until things settle, then back off to weekly. For a healthy coat, once a week is plenty. The shampoo is gentle enough that "too often" isn't really a risk.
Need a personal plan? Use the Bath Plan tool above — it'll suggest a cadence based on what's going on with your pet right now.
Yes. Skin Rescue is formulated for dogs, cats, and companion animals — kittens through seniors. It's free of sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance, and dyes. The same bottle works on a Great Dane and a kitten because we built it around cold-pressed plant oils and botanicals — not harsh cleansers that strip the coat.
One note for cat parents: cats are sensitive to certain essential oils. Skin Rescue uses low concentrations specifically chosen to be safe for cats, but if your cat has a chronic condition, book a consult and we'll talk through it.
Here's the honest answer: yeast issues almost always start in the gut, not on the skin. The shampoo will lift the surface yeast, calm the irritation, and dial back the smell — and most families notice that within the first few baths.
But if the imbalance is chronic, the bath alone isn't enough. For chronic yeast we recommend our Skin Rescue Bundle — or book a consult first so we can talk through whether the bundle is right for your pet.
In: cold-pressed plant oils (almond, olive, avocado, coconut, sesame), botanical essential oils (black cumin, spearmint, peppermint, rosemary, thyme, clove), aloe vera leaf juice, fern extract, vitamin E, and gentle coconut-derived surfactants.
Not in: sulfates (no SLS/SLES), parabens, synthetic fragrance, artificial dyes, phthalates, or harsh detergents.
Different jobs. The shampoo is the full-body bath — lather, soak, rinse — for whole-coat itch, odor, and flaky skin. Mineral Mist is a fine-mist spray you can use daily on hot spots, sensitive ears, or anywhere a quick touch-up helps. They pair naturally: bath day with Skin Rescue, between-bath touch-ups with Mineral Mist.
If you want the full picture, the Three ways to soothe comparison above walks through all three external options side-by-side.
Auto-ship sends your order on the cadence you pick — monthly, every 2 months, up to every 6 months. You save 10% on every order, stacked on top of any quantity discount. No commitment — pause, change, or cancel anytime from your account.
Skin Rescue is covered by our 120 Day Worry-Free Guarantee. Use the bottle with your pet for up to four months — if you don't see softer coat and calmer skin, return the unused portion for a full refund. Most families notice changes after the first bath; the longer guarantee window exists because skin issues sometimes need pairing with the internal foundation to fully settle, and we want you to have time to figure that out.
Answer a few questions and we'll point you to the right starting place — or talk to a member of our team.
No guessing, no pressure.
