Emu Oil for Blackheads and Acne

Applying emu oil to help treat blackheads and acne is a great natural and safe way to treat these conditions.
The Problem
Blackheads are pores (or holes) in the skin that become clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells and our own skin’s natural oil. If the pores are open to the air and are clogged, they are called blackheads. This is because their contact with the air that causes them to oxidize, which turns them black. However, if the clogs are covered with skin, oxidation does not occur and we call these whiteheads.
All humans to some extent experience clogged pores from time to time resulting in blackheads and whiteheads. If clogged pores become infected and inflamed they also fill with pus. When the pores become infected they are known as acne.

Benefits of Emu Oil in Treating Clogged Pores and Acne
Emu oil helps in the treatment of clogged pores and acne in the following ways:
• Its chemical make-up is very similar to our own skin’s natural oil. Emu oil deeply penetrates our skin when applied. This moisturizes the skin, shrinks the appearance of large pores, and loosens blackheads making them easier to dislodge.
• It is non-comedogenic which means it does not clog the pores of our skin. This is one of the oil’s remarkable features.
• It is bacteriostatic which means it does not support the growth or reproduction of bacteria so, when applied, it does not make worse any current acne condition.
• It is highly concentrated with natural anti-inflammatory compounds to make it effective in soothing the feel and look of any acne infection.
Application
Pure emu oil can be applied directly to the skin, at least twice daily, to any area where there are clogged pores or onto any other skin infections or inflammation.
It is suggested that for best results treatment be carried out between two and four weeks and then at least once a day as required.
Emu oil is 100% natural and safe to use.
Removing Blackheads
Many blackheads will dislodge on their own, but this can be helped with a gentle skin scrub.
Whiteheads can be exposed to the air by using a gentle skin exfoliator. Specialized products may also help with the removal of blackheads.
Such products are available from your drug store.
Other Skin Conditions Alleviated
Apart from helping to treat blackheads, whiteheads and acne, emu oil can also be useful in helping to alleviate the following skin conditions:
• Bruising
• Cuts
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Razor Burn
• Scrapes
• Stretch Marks Caused During Pregnancy
• Sunburn
For these reasons, emu oil has been used by Aborigines in Australia for millennia as an “Elixir of Life” and is now well known worldwide as a “First Aid Kit in a Bottle”.