Okay, maybe magic potion may seem a little far fetched but please indulge me for a little bit. I’m not one to toot the horn of any product. I’m actually quite the opposite. I’m very much a product minimalist and have a very streamlined approach to facial skin care.  I like you am a quintessential “woman on the go” and have no time to be knocking over 20 bottles of products on my vanity or have a length routine. Aside from the occasional alpha beta hydroxy self-administrated-facial mask peel I like to keep my skin care routine and keep it moving. So in comes Emu Oil. I first heard about it from a fellow blogger about a year ago and have been faithfully using it ever since. It’s an AMAZING oil that is multipurpose and quite useful. Here’s it’s stats….

Origin: said to be a traditional Australian oil

Where does it come from?: Emu (similar to ostrich but smaller) fat deposits. Before you get all squeamish on me there are lots of cosmetics derived from animal products. HERE is a list.  I personally prefer natural products over synthetic one’s! I know some of you are against the use of animal products so please just ignore this blog post (smile).

What is it?: When processed it’s an odorless serum full of vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6

Uses: Wide array of skin issues–acne redness reduction, burns, sore muscle relief, inflammation, dry skin, eczema, rashes, dandruff, fight wrinkles, sun damage protection, etc. Also is considered an excellent hair moisturizer.

Claim to fame: Promotes quick healing, easily absorbed & non-greasy.

Other neat facts: Can be taken orally to improve cholesterol, fighting colds, etc (get doctors approval first.)

What to watch out for: There are 2 types—clarified vs. unclarified. The richest and thickest version is unclarified and comes in a milky white color. The clarified tends to be thinner and clear. Be sure to use the unclarified for best results. I started using a company that produced unclarified version and then switched their formula to the clarified version. I definitely noticed the difference and will just switch companies. I bought online at Amazon.com and of course bought based on reviews. When there are 900+ reviews on a product it’s pretty hard to dispute it. Of course I did my cross reference research on top of that and then made my pick!

My Personal Experiences:I use it as my nightly moisturizer. It’s anti inflammation/redness properties help soothe my skin and moisturize very well. They say it’s not greasy but it definitely makes my face shiny upon application. So I NEVER use during the day. But upon use at night and awakening in the morning it’s completely absorbed in my skin and my skin is always soft. I definitely credit it for helping to smooth and even out my complexion!!!! I LOVE how soft my skin is and clear my complexion!  I plan to try it out on my hair as well. I’ve also used on my daughter when she had severe dry skin around her lips which resulted in scabbing. Using this for a few days quickly softened the area and sloughed off the scab. I was amazed at how this expedites healing. I’ve even turned on my in-law’s to using it and they love how it relieves dry skin and renews it!

But of course don’t just take my word for it but do the research for yourself.  Make sure you’re getting a good quality, unclarified version. It doesn’t have to cost you “an arm and a leg” so don’t get duped on pricing. You won’t be disappointed.

So if you’re like me and never heard of this “wonder oil” I encourage you to give it a try. As with all new product introductions proceed with caution and test to make sure you don’t have any skin reactions! Enjoy!

Have you ever used Emu oil? What were your results?