Emu Oil

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A VEGETABLE OIL.

Emu Oil - Dromiceius Novaehol-Landiae. An emu is a flightless, grey-feathered ratite bird of Australia and is closely related to the ostrich.

Emu Oil comes from a thick pad of fat on the back of the bird that was initially provided by nature to protect the animal from the extreme temperatures of its Australian homeland.

Emu Oil is an edible oil which is non-irritating.

The oil is almost odorless but this will vary from batch to batch. It would be rare to obtain a batch that had a strong or objectionable odor.

For centuries, the aborigines of Australia have been applying Emu Oil to their wounds with excellent results. Today, more and more, it is being added to products worldwide to increase the product’s effectiveness. It is found in foods, muscle pain relievers, skin care products, and natural soaps.

Some of the known properties of Emu Oil are: anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin regenerative, high in oleic acid (oleic acid has better skin-penetrating qualities than vegetable oils), moisturizing, does not clog pores, and penetrates through several layers of skin.

Some of the known uses of Emu Oil are: Assists with the healing of bed sores. When Emu Oil is applied to a new cut, scrape, or burn; Emu Oil assists with prevention of scars. Provides sunburn relief. Makes a wonderful massage oil for muscle aches and strains. Very helpful for arthritis pain and inflammation. Provides canker sore relief. Useful for diaper and heat rash. Great as a massage on children who have “growing pains” in their extremities. Assists with prevention of stretch marks; once stretch marks are present, assists with eliminating accompanying dryness and itchiness. Makes tight skin more supple. Good skin lubricant; also useful in sexual applications. Many people use so-called “baby oil” for their babies’ skin care and for their own sexual lubrication. However, usually the main ingredient in “baby oil” is mineral oil which is derived from petroleum. This is what thousands and thousands of people are using on their babies and on their own private parts. Is it any wonder that every day more cancers and unusual diseases are being found in infants, children, and adults?

In Soapmaking: This almost odorless Emu Oil has a color ranging from dark ivory to yellow (depending on the batch) and is a wonderful addition in soapmaking. Emu Oil is moisturizing and adds hardness along with good lathering. Emu Oil, when first applied to the skin, is greasy. However, within 5-10 minutes one notices that the Emu Oil is slowly being absorbed by the skin leaving a great feeling of overall smoothness on the skin. You can use it straight or you can add essential oils of your choice.

A bottle of Emu Oil should be shaken ever so lightly to mix the contents prior to each use.

Store in a cool, dark place, away from direct sun and heat.

Shelf life when properly stored is approximately 1 year.

Fatty Acid Composition: Oleic 45-50%, Palmitic 22-25%, Stearic 8-10%, Linoleic 6-10%.

Free Fatty Acids less than 6%.

Iodine Value 50-80.

SAP Value: 175-200.

Flash point: >140 deg. C, >284 deg. F.

INCI: Emu oil.

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