10 Uses of Emu Oil for softer, healthier-looking skin
By vekkish
Do you suffer from dry itchy skin? Are you looking for a skin care
product that will moisturize your skin and keep it moist and soft all
day long?
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.
About the Author
Kevin L. owns Healthy-Oil-Planet.com
a site dedicated to the health benefits of fish oils, emu oil, oil of
oregano, virgin coconut oil, flaxseed oil and more. Come visit and
learn how you can improve your health naturally.
