The secret's out. The harsh and arid climate of the Australian Outback would be enough to completely dry out even the most resilient of skin, turning it into the Sahara in less than a week.
Yet, for thousands of years, the Australian Aborigines who called the place home have had (and still do) amazingly soft and smooth skin. How do they do it?
Their secret weapon is emu oil. They've been using it literally for everything, from treating minor aches and ailments to helping their wounds heal faster and it does wonders for the skin too.
What Is Emu Oil?
Emu oil is derived from the emu, the large, flightless, very tall bird native of Australia. Originally used for medicinal purposes, emu oil is deep penetrating, and extremely compatible with human skin.
Emu oil is a rich source of antioxidants and fatty acids, including linoleic, linolenic, myristic, oleic, and palmitic acids. It also has plenty of vitamins that are usually deficient in our modern diets, such as vitamins D3, E and K2.
This amazing combination of vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids gives emu oil powerful moisturizing, soothing and anti-aging properties.
How Does it Benefit Skin?
In lots of different ways:
- Its fatty acid content makes this oil incredibly moisturizing. It helps lock moisture into the skin and keep it soft and hydrated from morning till night.
- Emu oil has anti-aging properties: it is rich in vitamins A and E, which fight the free radicals that cause premature wrinkles and boost collagen production.
- Emu oil has soothing properties that reduce inflammation and offer relief to people suffering from eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, and irritations.
- Researchers at UMass Lowell found that emu oil reduces skin thickness caused by inflammation by up to 70%.
- Used after surgery, it aids in the repair of scars and incisions, helping skin to heal faster.
- The oil, just like human skin, has no phospholipids to block absorption, so it penetrates the skin easily, delivering its nutrients deep into it.
- Emu oil is non-comedogenic. It doesn't clog pores, so it's an excellent choice for all skin types, including oily and acne-prone.
- This oil leaves absolutely no greasy residue behind (unless you've used too much).
Are All Emu Oils The Same?
Regreattably no. There are different grades of emu oils. The highest is, of course, grade A Emu Oil.
Unlike distilled emu oil, which still contains some undesirable impurities, grade A emu oil uses a physical refining process the involves the use of natural clays to absorb bacteria and other waste material. This waste is then filtered out, leaving the end product 100% safe and sterile.
How do you recognize grade A emu oil? Look for AEA Certified, a guarantee that your emu oil has been properly refined and contains all its best nutrients without any of its impurities. We are proud to say that our 100% Emu Oil is the highest grade available. It is fully refined, not diluted with any other oils, and meets the highest standards.
How Do You Use It?
Using emu oil is very easy. For anti-aging, simply apply a few drops all over your face in the morning or at night to achieve softer and smoother skin.
If you're using emu oil to treat scars, massage the area several times a day for 2 minutes. It'll help skin heal even faster. Keep emu oil on hand always to treat any burns, bug bites, cuts or rashes.
Going on vacation? Take emu oil with you as a versatile natural remedy that can be used for everything from chapped lips to aching muscles.
Emu oil is truly a miracle ingredient that can do it all: it moisturizes skin, soothes inflammation, is anti-bacterial, fights off wrinkles and even helps treat scars. Even Demi Moore and Jenny Mccarthy swear by it!