10 Uses of Emu Oil for Softer, Healthier-looking Skin
There are many different skin lotions and moisturizers on the marketplace. One of the problems is they won't keep your skin moist for very long. Many people will apply skin lotion in the morning and discover they have to apply more throughout the day to prevent their skin from drying out.
Did you know that one of the most effective skin care products for treating dry skin is 100% emu oil? Emu oil has a long history of use by the Aborigines of Australia. Not only was it used to treat dry rough skin, it was also an effective treatment for burns, skin rashes and bruises. It was also discovered that emu oil retains skin moisture, allowing you to have moist, supple skin for prolonged periods of time.
Emu oil has the same type and amount of fatty acids found in human skin! This allows emu oil to be rapidly absorbed by your skin. It was found to help reduce inflammation and accelerate new skin growth. It's these amazing powers that enables emu oil to offer a myriad of uses for skin health.
Below are ten ways you can use emu oil for healthier and younger-looking skin:
1. Bruises - many people apply emu oil directly on to the bruised area. Emu oil has been proven to absorb into the skin, supplying it with the essential fatty acids your skin needs for faster healing.
2. Burns - research animal studies in Asia showed that emu oil reduces inflammation, lowers the amount of water in burn blisters, and increases skin renewal in burns. These studies showed that emu oil worked most effectively when you applied it 24 - 48 hours AFTER the burn occurred.
3. Cuticles & Nail Care - emu oil helps soften and moisturize your cuticles, thus preventing dry, peeling cuticles. It was also found to enhance nail health.
4. Dry, cracked skin - emu oil makes an excellent moisturizer. Since emu oil is almost identical in chemical make up as human skin, it's highly compatible and enhances normal skin growth and renewal. It was found that emu oil increases the moisture content in the skin, preventing dryness and flaking.
5. Diaper rash - emu oil is reported to reduce the redness and inflammation, increase healing time, and improve skin texture found in diaper rash. This may be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of emu oil.
6. Razor burns - many men will love this use. When applied right after shaving, emu oil was found to soften and smooth the skin. There was a reduction in razor burn and skin healing was enhance.
7. Muscle aches and pains - emu oil makes a great muscle 'balm'. It's used by many massage therapists and athletic therapists to treat muscle aches and pains.
8. Wrinkles. - due to emu oil's healing and moisturizing properties, it works wonderful as a preventive treatment for wrinkles. Many users have felt that emu oil 'thickens' their skin; this resulted in the reduced appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face.
9. Eczema - the redness, peeling and itching of eczema can be quite troubling for many people. Some people have found that emu oil helps reduce these symptoms. Emu oil was found to help reduce the inflammation and dryness found in eczema.
10. Acne - emu oil helps reduce the redness and swelling found in acne. It was also found to increase healing time for skin eruptions, reducing scarring and improving skin texture.
As you can see, there are many uses for this treasured oil from the Outback. Due to the rapidly growing popularity of this healthy oil, it's now finding its way into 'mainstream' skin care products, such as shampoos, soaps and skin lotions. We can thank the Aborigines of Australia for discovering the amazing properties of this healthy oil.
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