Easy Dog Nose Balm & Paw Butter Recipe
This natural nose balm and paw butter recipe for dogs is simple and easy. Not only does it provide long-lasting relief, but it also brings peace of mind to dog parents since it's only made of four natural ingredients.
Equipment
- glass measuring cup or large glass bowl
- double boiler or large saucepan
- small glass bowl
- whisk
- small glass jar
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons shea butter
- 1 tablespoon beeswax
Instructions
- Measure out 2 tablespoons of shea butter and break it into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to melt and stir. Then add the 1/4 cup of jojoba oil, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon of beeswax into a double boiler on your stovetop.For mine, I used a large saucepan with water halfway and a 1-cup glass measuring cup to make pouring easier. Heat water to a gentle boil, whisking until they start to melt together. You also have the option of using your microwave to melt the ingredients. When using the microwave, heat for 30-second increments until melted, making sure to stir the mixture in between.
- Continue whisking the mixture until smooth and no pieces are left. Once that happens, remove the measuring cup from the stovetop and dry off the bottom. The measuring cup will be hot, so make sure to have towels and pot holders nearby. Turn off the stove.
- Pour mixture into a glass bowl. This allows the mixture to cool more quickly. Let sit for 5 minutes, mix well, and allow to cool completely.
- Finally, store your finished paw and nose balm in a small glass mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.