FAQ'S

About Emu Oil

Emu Oil what is it?

Emu Oil used for?

Some of  the conditions that Emu Oil has been successful in treating and alleviating?

What dose Emu Oil look, smell & taste like?

Is Emu Oil a solid or liquid?

Is there a difference between ����cosmetic” and “food” grade Emu Oil?

What is  the difference between "triple refined", "triple milled" & "concentrated" Emu Oil?

What is AEA certified?

How long will my Emu Oil last?

Can you add  scent to my Emu Oil, is this possible without losing the effects of the oil?

Who can use Emu Oil?

What is in Emu Oil ?

What are the benefits of Emu Oil?

Is it ok to use Emu Oil in my homemade cosmetics & massage blends?

Can I make soap with Emu Oil ?

Can Emu Oil be used on pets and animals?

EMU OIL what is it?

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 sun. The fat is refined by a thorough, licensed process. This process removes all protein, bacteria and foreign matter. Emu Oil is a natural healing oil which is highly penetrating, anti-bacterial and has anti-inflammatory properties beneficial to the body and skin. It is an odorless oil which will solidify below 18 degrees Celsius.

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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 moisturizer 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.

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Some of  the conditions that Emu Oil has been successful in treating and alleviating?
This list is base on individual results which may very from person to person.

· Acne: reduces inflammation, speeds healing, moisturizes without blocking pores

· Anti-ageing: increases the elasticity of the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles

· Anus (sore from eating spicy foods or from diarrhea): reduces pain and discomfort

· Arthritis (particularly in fingers/hands, knees and ankles): reduces pain and inflammation

· Body Piercings: keeps the tissue healthy & moisturized

· Broken bones: apply to the area where the break occurred after the cast is removed to increase mobility and ease the stiffness. Also gets the skin back into good condition

· Bumps & bruises: reduces inflammation and pain, helps the bruising to go down quicker

· Burns .: 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

· Crush injuries : applied to the affected digit after it has been placed under cold running water for some time. Reduces inflammation and pain. Apply frequently until discomfort subsides

· Cuts and scratches: apply sparingly to area once it has been cleaned and dried. Speeds 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): moisturizes and heals

· Dry skin: moisturizes and softens

· Eczema: reduces itching, moisturizes and speeds healing

· Elderly skin: increases thickness and reduces fragility

· Fibromyalgia: eases pain

· 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

· Ichthyoids : softens the skin

· Knees (stiff & sore) : reduces inflammation and eases pain

· Lichen Sclerosis : lowers the intensity of pain

· 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, moisturizes, softens & reduces scalyness

· Razor burn : reduces soreness & redness, speeds healing

· Seborrhea Dermatitis : massage into the scalp daily to reduce flakiness and itching

· Sexual lubricant : can even be used for those that seem to be allergic to anything. Not suitable for use with condoms

· Shoulder & neck pain : massage with to help relieve pain and tension

· Shin splints : massage into shins before and after exercise or whenever there is pain

· Stretch marks : calms the redness of new stretch marks and minimizes scarring. Reduces the appearance of older stretch marks and evens the surface of the skin

· Sunburn : takes out the heat and discomfort and minimizes peeling

· Superficial phlebitis: can calm the redness, reduces inflammation & itching.

· Tattoo removal : helps to reduce the redness and reduce the possibility of scarring

· Tendons (damaged) : an effective alternative to ibuprofen and ice

· Tight calves from exercise : massage before and after exercise to minimize tightness

· Trapped nerve in neck : massage with Emu Oil helped alleviate tension

· Varicose Ulcers/Eczema: helps to speed healing, reduce itching & inflammation.<

This list is compiled from the feedback  received from  customers and is not based on medical research. If in doubt about your particular condition you should always seek the advise of your Doctor.

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What dose Emu Oil look, smell & taste like?
Color, odor and texture are also good indications of quality.
Color
The oil can vary in color between a cream and a pale yellow color. Beware if the oil is a dark yellow, or has a brown or red tint. This can be an indication that the oil has been overheated in the refining process; overheating  will destroy many of the beneficial properties. It can also indicate that it is old oil that has been reheated to kill off any odor from where it has started to go rancid.
Odor
Emu Oil should be odorless or virtually odorless. Avoid very strong smelling or oil that smells burnt or “chemical”, it may be old or poorly refined oil. Also avoid oils with a “flowery” or slight perfume to them as this is a sure sign that something has been added to deodorize or cover up the fact that the oil is not good.
Taste
Emu Oil should be tasteless. It is preferred by many as substitute to cod liver oil as you don’t get a fishy after taste and it contains three omegas (3, 6 & 9) as opposed to just one in fish oil. It is also more potent. If the oil is not in capsules please ensure the oil is food grade and conforms to health & safety legislation.
Texture
Emu Oil is quite thick in comparison to other oils such as Olive. It will solidify below 18°C. The oil does not have a “smooth” texture as some vegetable oils do; this is due to the range and type of “fatty acids” in the oil. Emu Oil has two fractions, the Olein; more liquid, transparent fraction and the Stearin; the more solid, pearlescent fraction. This makes the oil appear to have “bits” floating in it. These are the more solid fractions of the oil and will be absorbed on contact with warm skin. The warmer the oil the smoother and more liquid it becomes.



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Is Emu Oil a solid or liquid?
Emu Oil is liquid and translucent when warm but solid and opaque when cold.

Some available Emu Oil always remains more solid regardless of the temperature. There are two possible reasons for this. Firstly the oil may have had beeswax added to it, to "set" it and help prevent it melting. Secondly the Emu Oil may have had some of its more liquid fraction removed (see the FAQ about "triple refined Emu Oil for more information).

Some Emu Oil is clearer and remains liquid, even in low temperatures. There are also two possibilities for this. Firstly the Emu Oil may have had another oil added to it, such as Almond or Jojoba to keep it liquid. Secondly it may have had its more solid or stearic fraction removed. (see also the FAQ regarding "triple refined Emu Oil)

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Is there a difference between “cosmetic” and “food” grade Emu Oil?
Cosmetic grade Emu Oil is only suitable for use externally as it may have gone through extra refining processes to deodorize and clarify the oil. This leaves traces of chemicals that could be harmful to digest. In some instances this process may also remove some of the benefits of the oil. Connoisseurs of Emu Oil prefer food grade as it is more natural, may retain more of its beneficial properties and means your skin is not absorbing any harmful chemicals, even if they are in minute quantities.

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What is  the difference between "triple refined", "triple milled" & "concentrated" Emu Oil?
This oil is clear and has gone through an extra cosmetic refining process to make the oil more transparent and therefore make it more appealing to the "beauty" market.

"Triple Refining" is a phrase that is bandied about by quite a few sellers and even normal, fully refined oil has been given this tag.

Emu Oil is made of  two part  liquid and solid when you  triple refining you filter the solid more leaving a clear liquid behind.
"Triple Refining" also makes the resulting product extremely expensive as the extra filtering process means more than half the original oil is discarded.

Some "solid" oil is also classed as "triple refined". You can probably guess that this is because the oil has gone through the same process as that described above; but in this case, it is the solid fraction of the oil that is retained. Some companies sell this "solid" oil in jars or tubs so that people can use it in the same way as they would use a cream or lotion.

In conclusion, fully refined "complete" Emu Oil has the most health and beauty benefits and is also the best value for money.

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What is AEA certified?
AEA stands for American Emu Association and is an independent American body.

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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. 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.

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Can you add scent to my Emu Oil, is this possible without losing the effects of the oil?
Yes, you can buy Emu Oil which have added essential oils. I  sell Emu Oil with Lavender on my website. For example you would only need to add about 6 drops of lavender essential oil to a 60ml bottle to mask any odor  that the Emu Oil may have.

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Who can use Emu Oil?
The topical application of Emu Oil is safe for all the family including children, babies, the elderly, the sick and during pregnancy. There are no known side affects. If any undesired  results occur discontinue use. 

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What is in Emu Oil ?
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 epidermis transporter of bio-active compounds.

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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

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Is it ok to use Emu Oil in my homemade cosmetics & massage blends?
Yes, Emu Oil is an excellent ingredient for homemade cosmetics due to its natural skin beautifying properties. If you are using active ingredients such as essential oil or herbal extracts the Emu Oil will transport these deeper into the skin and make your product more effective. You can experiment by using 20-30% Emu Oil in creams and lotions. For massage blends you can try blending Emu Oil with other base oils such as Jojoba or Almond Oil, for economy you may wish to use 50-60% Emu Oil. To make your own muscle and joint rubs it is recommended that the Emu Oil is not diluted to below 75%.

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Can I make soap with Emu Oil ?
Soap made with Emu Oil has a rich, creamy feel, and leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and supple.
As a soap component, Emu Oil adds hardness and stable lathering and incorporates easily into soap blends, creating no unusual behavior to the soap making process. You can make soap using 100% Emu Oil which will make a hard bar with a mild creamy lather but this would be very costly and extravagant as Emu Oil is an expensive oil so it may be best to add Emu Oil as a luxury super-fatting agent. For a really luxurious and excellent soap try adding emu oil as 10-25% of the total oils in the recipe. Even using 2-3% of Emu Oil in place of a fat in an existing recipe would enhance any soap.


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Can Emu Oil be used on pets and animals?
Quite a few of our customers use Emu Oil for their cats and dogs. Because  Emu Oil particularly the Omegas 3, 6 & 9 which can help to ease the discomfort that elderly pets may feel from stiff muscles and joints and will give all ages of cat and dog healthy, shiny & glossy coats. Customers advise me that one or two teaspoons poured over the food at each meal time seems to do the trick. Emu Oil is also applied topically by  customers to the animals’ skin in cases of dermatitis and irritation caused by flea bites. It can also be applied to wounds to help speed the healing process.
In America Emu Oil is being used as an effective alternative in the treatment of horses. It is used as a carrier for topical medication such as antibiotics and also used to help speed the healing of wounds and injuries and to nourish the coat.

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