Why does Bain de Lait use oat milk rather than camel milk?

Oat milk is plant-derived, so one formula can be made, shipped and sold in every market without the veterinary paperwork an animal-origin ingredient needs at a border, and it is gentle on cats and dogs. A camel milk edition made and sold only in the UAE may follow. The formula is assessed by an independent cosmetic safety assessor before sale.

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Bain de Lait

Q: Does Bain de Lait treat itching or skin problems?

No. It is a cosmetic shampoo that cleanses and conditions and does not treat, prevent or cure any condition. If your companion is scratching or has sore skin, see your vet.

A conditioning shampoo with fermented oat milk, oat beta-glucan and date seed oil. A soft, low-foam lather that cleanses without stripping, rinses clean and leaves the coat supple.

£30tax included · AED 145

250 ml · ivory aluminium, gold pump · for dogs and cats

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First release spring 2027, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates. No payment is taken on the founding list.
Delivery: complimentary for Le Cercle members; otherwise shown in full before you pay.
Returns: 14 days, unopened, under the returns policy.
Le Cercle privilege: members receive early access and complimentary delivery on every ritual.

Scent: Mayfair to Marina, at a lower level than the mist, so the bath is calm
Cleansers: Sugar-derived glucosides and an amino-acid cleanser; no sulfates
Use: Wet the coat. Two or three pumps, lathered from neck to tail, avoiding the eyes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Made by: A certified contract maker for Royal & Paw; country of origin and batch number are stated on every pack

The story

The lait is oat milk, fermented for the Maison by a single culture and used nowhere else. Bain de Lait pairs it with oat beta-glucan and date seed oil, a gift of the Gulf, in a bottle of ivory aluminium that will outlast its contents and take a refill pouch in the second release.

Made with

Coco glucoside with an amino-acid cleanser for a tear-free, low-foam lather. Fermented oat milk, oat beta-glucan and date seed oil to condition. Panthenol for suppleness. The Mayfair to Marina composition at a fraction of a per cent, and a pH balanced for the skin of dogs and cats. Nothing of animal origin.

The complete ingredient list is published here and on the pack when the first batch is assessed, before anything is sold.

Made without

Sulfates, parabens, alcohol, essential oils, phenols, salicylates, MIT, formaldehyde releasers, dyes, aloe or chamomile extracts. The full leave-out list.

Questions

About Bain de Lait.

How often should I bathe my dog or cat with Bain de Lait?

Most dogs do well with a bath every four to eight weeks, and most cats rarely need one at all. Between baths, Écume de Soie cleans without water. Your vet or groomer can advise for your companion's coat type and lifestyle.

Is Bain de Lait sulfate-free, and does that matter?

Yes. It cleanses with sugar-derived glucosides and an amino-acid cleanser, which make a softer, lower foam than sulfates and are gentler on skin and coat. A quieter lather also rinses out faster.

Why oat milk, and not camel milk?

Oat milk is plant-derived, so one formula can be made, shipped and sold in every market without the veterinary paperwork that any ingredient of animal origin needs at a border. It is also gentle on both species and contains nothing a cat cannot lick. A camel milk edition made and sold only in the United Arab Emirates may follow. The formula is assessed by an independent cosmetic safety assessor before sale; the full ingredient list is published before launch.

Does Bain de Lait treat itching or skin problems?

No. It is a cosmetic shampoo that cleanses and conditions. It does not treat, prevent or cure itching, infection, parasites or any other condition. If your companion is scratching or has sore skin, see your vet.