A general cleansing frequent use (up to 2-3 times daily) pH balanced product which is unique to others on the market in that it uses functional acids. While Acetic acid is widely known to be effective against yeast, the most common complication in ear problems, it is Boric Acid that the human literature claims to be the effective agent. Acetic acid is unique in its property to be effective against Pseudomonas, the culprit in swimmers ear, as well as other bacterial and microbes. It does not contain ototoxic agents such as chlorhexidine or salicylic acid found commonly in many ear products or detergents or artificial cleansing or dewaxing agents. All natural, it does not contain alcohol, dyes, or pain-killers. DermaPet Malacetic Otic Ear/Skin Cleanser is hypo-allergenic. malotic