Emu Oil
What is Emu Oil?
Emu oil is a product of the flightless Australian Emu. It comes from the thick pad of fat on the bird’s back which nature supplied as protection from other fighting birds and from the harsh Australian sun. The fat is refined by a thorough, licensed process, strictly regulated by the Australian Government. This process removes all protein, bacteria and foreign matter. Emu Oil is natural healing oil which is highly penetrating, anti-bacterial and has anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to the body and skin. It is odourless oil which will solidify below 18 degrees Celsius.
What is Emu Oil used for?
Applied topically or taken internally.
To moisturize: Emu Oil can be applied topically to treat dry skin conditions such as eczema & psoriasis and is also suitable as a moisturiser for spot prone skin as it does not block pores.
To reduce pain and swelling: Taken internally and/or applied topically, it is also used as an anti-inflammatory to give temporary relief to stiff/sore muscles and joints and to treat sports injuries or tired and overworked muscles.
As an after sun or to treat burns: Helps to reduce redness, reduce the heat and reduce pain. Helps to prevent peeling. Increases the healing time for burns and reduces the likelihood of scarring.
As a supplement: Emu Oil is said to have the perfect combination of the essential fatty acids Omegas3, 6 & 9 and is also believed to reduce cholesterol.
To treat scars/stretch marks: Emu Oil helps your skin to heal and regenerate itself. Will reduce the redness of new stretch marks and can reduce the appearance of old stretch marks.
To heal wounds/bruises/injuries: It is believed that Emu Oil helps to speed up the healing process almost two-fold by encouraging cell regeneration and reducing inflammation. Also reduces the likelihood of scaring.
To promote healthy hair growth: Applied to the scalp, Emu Oil will nourish the hair follicles, sometimes awakening dormant follicles and encouraging strong, health hair growth.
A list of all the conditions Emu Oil has been successful in treating/alleviating?
- Acne: reduces inflammation, speeds healing, moisturises without blocking pores
- Anti-ageing: increases the elasticity of the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles
- Arthritis (particularly in fingers/hands, knees and ankles): reduces pain and inflammation
- Body Piercings: keeps the tissue healthy & moisturised
- Bumps & bruises: reduces inflammation and pain, helps the bruising to go down quicker
- Burns (from ovens etc.): reduces pain, takes out some of the heat and speeds skin regeneration
- Calloused hands: softens the skin
- Cradle cap: reduces the flaking. Very gentle & safe for use on babies and children
- Cramps: massage with emu oil to relieve pain and relax the muscles
- Cuts and scratches: apply sparingly to area once it has been cleaned and dried. It seems to speed up the healing.
- Cuticles (cracked or split): reduces inflammation, increases suppleness of the skin. Apply at least twice a day
- Dandruff: reduces flaking & itching
- Dermatitis (contact dermatitis): moisturises and heals
- Dry skin: moisturises and softens
- Eczema: reduces itching, moisturises and speeds healing
- Friction burns : eases pain and reduces the discomfort caused if the area is in contact with clothes
- Hair loss : massage into scalp to stimulate hair growth
- Massage : use neat or diluted with a carrier oil
- Muscle pain : massage in to help relieve pain and relax the muscles
- Nappy Rash: reduces redness and irritation. Speeds healing. Safe and natural for babies
- Nettle stings : reduces inflammation & itching
- Post surgery scars : gently apply to the area twice a day
- Psoriasis : reduces itching, moisturises, softens & reduces scaliness
- Razor burn : reduces soreness & redness, speeds healing
- Seborrheic Dermatitis : massage into the scalp daily to reduce flakiness and itching
- Shin splints : massage into shins before and after exercise or whenever there is pain
- Stretch marks: calms the redness of new stretch marks and minimises scarring. Reduces the appearance of older stretch marks and evens the surface of the skin
- Sunburn : takes out the heat and discomfort and minimises peeling
- Superficial phlebitis: can calm the redness, reduces inflammation & itching.
- Tattoo removal : helps to reduce the redness and reduce the possibility of scarring
- Varicose Ulcers/Eczema: helps to speed healing, reduce itching & inflammation.<
Shelf life; how long will my Emu Oil last?
It has been known for some oil to stay stable for up to 10 years. It is more usual for Emu Oil producers to recommend a 5 to 6 year shelf life. Although the recommendation is to use your oil up within 1-2 years of opening your bottle. This is because as soon as you open the bottle you expose the oil to the atmosphere and then when you start pouring it and dabbing your fingers in etc it is inevitable that the oil will be exposed to some bacteria. This applies to all cosmetics. You should also store the oil below 30°C and out of direct sunlight to help prolong its shelf life. In very hot weather it can be stored in the fridge.
Who can use Emu Oil?
The topical application of Emu Oil is safe for all the family including children, babies, the elderly, and the sick and during pregnancy. There are no known side affects. It can also be used on animals.
What does Emu Oil contain?
Emu Oil naturally contains:
Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Omegas 3,6 & 9
Triglycerides (lipids very similar to those in human skin)
Terpines - antiseptic agents
Sapogens - skin softeners
Oleic Acid - a skin cell regenerator and preserver and an epidermic transporter of bio-active compounds.
What are the benefits of Emu Oil?
- Reduces Inflammation
- Mildly Analgesic
- Suitable for all ages and skin types, even extremely sensitive and or/irritated skin
- More effective than arnica for the treatment of bruises
- Drug & chemical free
- Safe & natural alternative to mineral oils
- More compatible with human skin than vegetable or mineral oils
- A sustainable resource, unlike mineral oils
- Deeply penetrating
- Transporter of active ingredients
- Speeds Healing
- Doesn’t interfere with normal skin function
