How To Make A Dog Balm

Treat your pooches with their very own moisturising dog balm, pawfect for their noses and paws! Learn how to make a dog balm with The Soap Kitchen, in our easy step by step guide.

This recipe is a guide and can be adjusted using all kinds of micas, butters and even essential oils (as long as they are all pet safe) to create your own pawsome dog paw balms.



Dog balms are great for protecting your best friends paw pads against the outside elements and extreme temperatures. They help add and trap moisture into their pads and are also known to help treat blisters, cracks, irritation and more.

We will be using Shea Butter in our dog paw balms as it has some wonderful properties to help nourish and moisturise their paw pads and nose.

What are the benefits of a dog paw balm?

A dog paw balm protects your dogs paws from the wear and tear of everyday life. Dogs don't have shoes, well in most cases anyway, which means they walk around barefoot all day long. Walking on a range of soft and hard surfaces, from gravel to carpet, concrete to grass. It is important to protect their paws as much as possible and a dog paw balm is a great option. Not only does it moisturise their paws, it also provides a layer designed to soothe and protect from external elements.

How long does it take for a dog paw balm to work?

After a few weeks of applying the balm, it will start take affect. This is also a good amount of time for your pup to have got used to the balm and to of stopped licking it! Using toys or treats to distract your dog when applying the balm is also beneficial and will speed up the time it take for the balm to be worthwhile.

Please ensure all appropriate safety gear is worn when making this product.

Equipment

• Saucepan
• 3x Jugs
• Stirring/Measuring Spoon
• Suitable Mould

Materials

• 60g Shea Butter
• 60g White Beeswax
• 90g Coconut Oil, White
• 54g Sweet Almond Oil
• 5g Vitamin E Oil, In Carrier
• Red Mica Pigment
• Blue Mica Pigment

How To Make Dog Paw Balm

1. Firstly, wearing gloves weigh out all of your ingredients and prepare your working area.
2. Then, add your Beeswax, Shea Butter, Coconut Oil and Almond Oil into a pan. Melt your ingredients on the stove/hob on medium heat and gently stir.
3. Once melted, pour in your Vitamin E Oil and mix.
4. Next, split your mixture into three jugs (this is so we can make three different Jubilee coloured balms).
5. Then, add your mica powder into one jug and mix until the colour has fully dispersed. 
6. Once fully mixed you can pour your mixture into your first paw mould (you will need to pour in your mix before starting your next colour, as your mixture will begin to set).
7. Repeat steps five and six for your next colour. 
8. Leave your final jug of mixture uncoloured for a white/cream effect for our red, white and blue Jubilee themed dog balms. 
9. Then leave your mixture overnight to set and cure. 
10. Once set you can demould your dog balms and that’s it! Your pawsome dog balms are ready to use! 

Special thanks to our model Harley!

Do Animal Products Need a Cosmetic Safety Report?

Dog Balms and other animal related products, do not require a CSPR to be sold in retail, however, we do recommend contacting your local trading standards before sale as rules and regulations for animal products are different.

Can I add an Essential Oil to my Dog Balm?

Yes, we would recommend doing a lot of research to find the best and safest essential oil. Some oils, such as Cinnamon are poisonous to dogs, however oils such as Lavender are known for relaxation. We would always recommend patch testing the oil with your dog before committing.