Blueberry Facial for Dogs: How to Use South Bark's Blueberry Facial
By Groomer's Warehouse | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use South Bark's Blueberry Facial on dogs, from dilution and eye-safe application to tear stain care, plus the mistakes that cause irritation.
Quick answer
Dilute South Bark's Blueberry Facial as directed, apply it to a wet face with a sponge or cloth while keeping eyes closed, lather gently around the muzzle and tear stains, then rinse thoroughly and towel dry.
Why a facial step belongs in the bath, not after it
A dog facial works best before the body wash and before heavy towel drying, when the coat is already wet and the dog is calm. If you leave the face until the end, shampoo residue and loosened debris can sit around the eyes and muzzle while you finish the body.
South Bark's Blueberry Facial is pH balanced and can be used as an overall body shampoo, so you do not need a separate face product on bath day. That also means you should treat it like any shampoo: keep it out of the eyes and rinse it completely.
Where tear stains and dark coats change the routine
Tear stain areas need more rinsing than lathering. Work gently along the stain rather than scrubbing the hair, and rinse until the water runs clear. On white or light coats, leftover product is more visible and more likely to dry stiff, so give the face a second rinse.
The product is described as brightening for any coat color, but brightening is not the same as bleaching. Do not expect a single bath to remove long-standing tear stains, and do not leave shampoo on the face to work longer.
Step-by-step dog facial grooming routine
- Wet the face and protect the eyes: With the dog standing calmly, wet the face with lukewarm water using a sponge or your hand. Keep the eyes closed and avoid spraying water directly into the ears. Checkpoint: if the dog is head-shy, wet only one side at a time and pause before continuing.
- Dilute the facial shampoo: Mix South Bark's Blueberry Facial with water according to the label directions before applying it to the face. Never apply it full strength to the eye area. Mistake to avoid: guessing the dilution; measure it so the lather rinses out easily.
- Apply with a sponge or cloth: Squeeze diluted shampoo onto a sponge or washcloth and gently work it around the muzzle, cheeks and tear stain areas. Avoid the eyes and inside the ears. Checkpoint: if the dog pulls away, stop and let them settle before applying more.
- Lather gently, then rinse thoroughly: Massage the lather for a few seconds, then rinse with clean water until it runs clear. Pay extra attention to the chin and the area under the eyes. Mistake to avoid: leaving shampoo in the tear stain area, which can dry stiff and irritate the skin.
- Towel dry and check the face: Pat the face dry with a towel and check for any missed shampoo residue around the eyes and muzzle. Continue with the body bath if you are using the product as a body shampoo. Checkpoint: if the skin looks red or the dog keeps pawing at the face, rinse again with plain water.
Product facts
- Showseason South Bark's Blueberry Facial-12oz.: South Bark's Blueberry Facial is pH balanced and doubles as an overall body shampoo for any coat color. You can use one product for the face and body, which simplifies the bath and reduces the chance of mixing up formulas.
Showseason South Bark's Blueberry Facial-12oz.
