Episode 478: GroomPod 478 Vince Polentes from Coat Defense

In this episode, Susy and Barbara go beyond the barn to explore the science of skin health with Vince Polentes, co-founder of Coat Defense. Originally born from a need for clean, human-grade skincare, Coat Defense has become a staple in the equine world and is now making massive waves in professional grooming salons.What’s inside this episode:The Origin Story: How a family health journey led to a "clean-ingredient" revolution in the human, horse, and hound markets.The Maltese Case Study: Barbara shares her "overnight" success using the Coat Defense powder on her own yeasty Maltese.The Great EWG Debate: A spirited discussion on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and how to navigate ingredient safety data as a professional.Shampoo Chemistry: We look at saponified, aloe-based formulas and their surprising effects on pH and hair cuticles.Pro-to-Pro Solutions: Addressing interdigital cysts, hot spots, and the "itch cycle" without over-reliance on antibiotics.Listener Special: Vince has offered a generous 15% discount for our listeners! Visit https://www.google.com/search?q=coat-defense.com and use the code The GROOMPOD at checkout.Support our sponsors: Best Shot, Showseason, Precision Sharp, Groomore and Stazko.