Natural Dog Company Wrinkle Balm for Dogs, 0.15 oz, Stick, skin folds

This dog wrinkle balm comes as a 0.15 oz retractable stick for the folds, creases and folded skin on a dog's face. Dogs this product is meant for, according to the maker, include Pugs, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and breeds with other wrinkles. The label names calendula, vitamin E, avocado oil, jojoba oil, hempseed oil, shea butter and coconut oil as ingredients, while candelilla wax provides the balm's structure.

Applying the balm to a dog's facial folds

The manufacturer's directions start with the folds themselves: clean them to remove visible dirt and debris, then dry them thoroughly. A thin layer of balm goes onto the appropriate skin-fold areas, and the amount is small, applied to skin that is clean and dry.

Two limits come with the directions. The balm is for external use only, and it should not come into direct contact with the eyes.

Where this wrinkle balm stick does not fit

The stick is meant for facial wrinkles, creases and folded skin, so it is not a product for a dog without facial folds. If the folds are dirty or damp, the directions ask for cleaning and thorough drying first, which is a step to plan for before the balm goes on.

Keep the stick away from the eyes when applying it, and use it only on the outside of the dog.

What the retractable stick and formula offer

• The balm is packaged as a 0.15 oz stick that retracts, which lets you apply it directly to a fold instead of scooping from a tin.
• The stick measures 2.5 x 1.3 x 7.6 cm (1 x 0.5 x 3 in).
• Shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, hempseed oil, avocado oil, calendula and vitamin E all appear on the ingredient list.
• Candelilla wax is included for balm structure.
• The balm is white and is intended for dogs.

Questions about this dog wrinkle balm

Which breeds is the stick intended for?

Breeds with folds that the maker lists include Pugs, English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs, and the balm is described as being for creases, facial wrinkles and folded skin.

How much balm goes on each fold?

The directions call for a thin layer on the appropriate skin-fold areas, using a small amount on clean, dry skin.

What has to happen before the balm is applied?

The folds are cleaned to remove visible dirt and debris and then dried thoroughly before a thin layer of balm goes on.

What size is the stick?

The stick holds 0.15 oz of balm and measures 2.5 x 1.3 x 7.6 cm, or 1 x 0.5 x 3 in.

What is in the balm?

The ingredient list includes shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, hempseed oil, avocado oil, calendula and vitamin E, with candelilla wax for structure.