Canine Paw Pad Repair Balm
Mariane
Although dog paw pads are tough and in a way “made to take it”, they weren't designed to walk on asphalt, or in salt and gravel. Sometimes even the toughest of our faithful friends needs a little helping paw!
Level
Beginner
Preparation
20 min
Contains
60 ml
Conservation
12 months +
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 heaping tbsp) of organic calendula flowers
- 15 ml (1 heaping tbsp) of organic German chamomile flowers
- 50 ml (3 tbsp + 1 tsp) of organic sunflower oil
- 5 ml (1 tsp) of sunflower wax (Or 10 ml (2 tsp) of beeswax.)
- 10 drops of organic true lavender essential oil (Lavandula officinalis)
Preparation steps
1. In a Mason jar, mix the calendula and chamomile flowers.
2. Pour the sunflower oil over the flowers.
3. Place the Mason jar in a double boiler and heat over low heat for 1 hour.
4. Once the infusion is done, strain with cheesecloth or a nylon stocking. Tip: you can treat yourself along the way and keep the flowers to make a salt and flower scrub!
5. Return the oil macerate to the double boiler and melt the wax in it.
6. Remove from heat. Let cool a little before adding the essential oil. Mix well.
7. Pour into the jar and let set in the refrigerator, uncovered.
How to use it
Apply to the paw pads as needed.
We suggest applying before bedtime. That gives the product time to be absorbed by the skin and saves you from greasy paw prints on the floor haha!
