This is a pure Cosmetic Collagen mixed with skin and hair enhancing herbs. Premium Protein Pack & Pre-Chalk Conditioner is recommended for conditioning coats which do not require oil, such as Golden Retrievers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Chow Chows, Pekes, Poms, Collies, Bouviers and coats of like type and construction. The product may either be applied straight or mixed with water and spayed into coat. It will not soften the natural coat texture or build up on the coat. It actually enhances the coat texture and makes the hair more luxurious. Premium Protein Pack & Pre-Chalk Conditioner will hold the chalk in the coat so that when the dog shakes, it does not ball up and come flying out at you. This is recommended in place of cholesterol. It does not contain alcohol so it will not cause the coat to yellow even on the most porous of coats. Also recommended as a coat dressing on long coats.