Using Emu Oil for the Treatment of Blackheads, Whiteheads and Acne

The Problem

Blackheads are pores (or holes) in the skin that becomes clogged with a mixture of dead skin cells and the skin’s own natural oil. If the pores are open to the air and are clogged, they are called blackheads. This is due to 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 both blackheads and whiteheads. If the clogged pores become infected and inflamed they also fill with pus. When the pores become infected they are known as acne.

The Benefit of Emu Oil in Treating Clogged Pores and Acne

Emu Oil helps in the treatment of clogged pores and acne for the following reasons:

• Its chemical make-up is very similar to our own skin’s natural oil. The oil deeply penetrates human skin when applied. This moisturizes the skin, shrinks the appearance of large pores, and loosens the 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 agitate any current acne condition.

• It is highly concentrated with natural anti-inflammatory compounds to make it effective in soothing the feel and look of acne infection.

Application

Pure emu oil can be applied directly onto 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% safe to use.

Removing Blackheads

Many blackheads will dislodge by themselves, but this can be assisted with a gentle skin scrub. Whiteheads can be exposed to the air with 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 is also useful in helping to treat the following skin conditions:

• Bruising

• Cuts

• Dermatitis

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Razor Burn

• Scrapes

• Sunburn

For these reasons, emu oil has been used by Australian Aborigines for thousands of years as an “Elixir of Life” and is now well known around the world as a First Aid Kit in a bottle.

Source by Rich Astle