08/25/2022
Benefits of blueberry facials for dogs
Blueberry facials come with a wealth of health benefits. From skin and coat to mental health and overall wellbeing, pup parents can find the answer to many everyday issues such as:
Cleaning and exfoliating – Blueberry facials for dogs help to clean the skin by exfoliating and clearing away the dead cells of the epidermis. Dogs do a lot of rooting, sticking their faces and noses into all manner of smelly things. Those with deeper face folds or longer facial fur gather even more dirt and debris. If not removed, this mixture of dirt and dead skin cells leads to clogged pores, bacterial infections, and nasty smelling fur.
Tear stain removal – Dog tears aren’t clear like human tears. Dog tears are a rusty brown color because they contain iron-rich waste products of red blood cells. It’s more obvious on lighter-colored dogs, but all dogs get teary-eyed and some – such as poodles, pugs, and Maltese – are even more prone to the condition. Blueberry facials for dogs help to minimize the hue of the stains, soften skin, and brighten the coat.
Anti-inflammatory – Dogs love to be outside in the sun, but that can contribute to the creation of cell-damaging free radicals that cause disease, infection, and a host of illnesses. Free radicals are also blamed for speeding up the aging process. The known antioxidant properties of blueberries help to fight the effects of free radicals and replenish Vitamin A, E, and D reserves.
Moisturizing – Blueberry facials for dogs contain a base oil, such as coconut or jojoba, which calms and conditions dry and itchy skin. The antifungal properties combine with the blueberry’s anti-inflammatory characteristics to form a barrier to protect skin from the sun and further environmental damage.
Aromatherapy – Blueberries smell great, even to pups. The warm steam from the bath carries the fragrant scent through the room while your pup gets a pleasant massage. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Aromatherapy sessions are also beneficial to overall health, and can help pups with separation anxiety, firework anxiety, thunderstorms, and car sickness, just for starters.
Safe – An itchy pup can be uncomfortable. Blueberry facials for dogs are a safe solution to help alleviate itchy, dry skin. While blueberries are completely safe for a dog to eat and have on its skin, make sure the base oil and additional ingredients are non-toxic.
Increase circulation – A blueberry facial can increase your pup’s circulation. The oils and extracts improve heart health and circulation, help oxygen and nutrients get to cells, and remove toxins and waste to keep blood pumping strong. The massage of a shampoo and bath also helps improve circulation and encourage strong blood flow.
Support wound healing – Blueberries have a high vitamin C and K content, and both are required for wound healing. When skin is damaged, free radicals outnumber antioxidants, and acute inflammation and oxidative stress occur. The high antioxidant levels in blueberries support faster healing.
Scheduling blueberry facials for dogs has benefits far beyond smelling better. From cleansing and tear stain removal to aromatherapy stress relief, this fun add-on service hits all the marks.
