Essential oils in canine skincare.
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Essential oils through history have proven many beneficial qualities when applied correctly, here we will share with you those qualities and which oils to avoid.
Why essential oils?
When producing quality products for canines, many aspects must be considered in order to achieve great, safe results. Essential oils are used in many formulas throughout the beauty and cosmetic industry and when used in canine dermatology can have even greater results. As you know, dogs have extraordinarily heightened senses compared to humans (in fact it has been recorded that dogs have 40 million times stronger scent receptors than humans) For this reason, the concentration used in canine skin care varies.
Essential oils are great for many reasons, being a natural concentrated substance of plants, we are able to avoid any synthetic components while extracting the most important properties.
Safe essential oils:
Lavender - The most common essential oil used both in animals and humans, this essential oil when concentrated is one of the safest used in canine dermatology. With its wonderful calming effects, Lavender carries excellent properties to repel insects and treat itchy, irritated skin.
Rosemary - As well as its beautiful scent, rosemary carries great antioxidant properties and when used on dogs can be used as a natural insect repellent.
Vetiver - This earth like, musky scent is a great de stress essential oil for a dog suffering from anxiety or continuous nervousness.
Sweet Orange - This zesty, fresh essential oil has many beneficial properties in dogs. When applied to the skin, it will achieve great shine and cleansing while eliminating dead skin. Like many other oils, it also carries calming properties.
Essential oils to avoid.
- Cinnamon
- Tea Tree
- Thyme
- Garlic
- Anise
- Basil
While we find many useful properties in essential oils, some can be toxic to dogs, whether applied on the skin or orally. It is extremely important to always apply essential oils with great care and understanding of the properties.
Signs your dog is having a reaction:
- Fatigue
- Breathing problems
- Vomiting
- Rashes on the skin or in the mouth
- Muscle tremors.
In conclusion, essential oils have proven to be extremely valuable in the use of canine skincare. When carefully researched and used in appropriate quantities you can enjoy the natural qualities and beautiful scents that essential oils have to offer. We feel extremely confident that all components found in our products are hand picked for the benefit of your furry friend.
Founder,
Stacey.
