Emu oil has gained immense popularity thanks to the health benefits it offers. However, before you start using the oil to treat any condition, it is always good to talk to your doctor first. Second, you need to know how to select quality emu oils that don’t contain any synthetic ingredients. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at how the oil benefits the skin.
Anti-inflammatory
One of emu oil benefits is anti-inflammation. The oil contains antioxidant properties. According to a review by Journal Nutrition, researchers concluded that the anti-inflammatory effects of the oil make it beneficial in treating a range of conditions such as ear inflammation, arthritis and inflammatory bowel syndrome.
In skin treatment, emu oils can be used as massage oil. Due to its painkilling effect, antioxidant levels as well as the ability to reach deep into the skin, the oil can be applied on small cuts, burns and bruises. It helps ease the pain of minor wounds and its antioxidants can help protect the kin from additional damages.
Stimulate the skin
Does emu oil help burns, scars and cuts? The answer is yes. Research has shown that applying the oils on the skin helps with the increased production of healthy skin cells. The production of healthier skin cells helps reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles and even rejuvenates ageing or sun-damaged skin. It is for this reason that the oil has been recommended for the treatment of skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and skin wounds.
Enhance skin moisture and absorption
The best thing about emu oil is that it is absorbed deep into the skin easily. This helps lock the moisture in and make the skin less prone to drying out or cracking. The oil can help reduce skin damages that are associated with cancer radiation. It is also important to note that the oil can pass its absorbable characteristics on to other compounds when they are mixed. This is why the oil is usually mixed into moisturizers that contain other helpful compounds.
Emu oil has so many health benefits in addition to skin revitalization. The oil is believed to have originated from the Australian Aborigine culture about 40,000 years ago. It is today one of the most sought after oil in the world. While it comes from an emu, all emu oils you find are not processed the same. Some contain synthetic ingredients that may end up harming you. Always purchase the oil from a reputable manufacturer/distributor.