Using 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 mix 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. On the other hand, if the clogs are covered with skin, oxidation does not occur and we call these whiteheads. All humans by and large experience clogged pores from time to time resulting in both blackheads and whiteheads. If the clogged pores become infected they also fill with pus. When the pores become infected they are known as acne.

Benefits of Using EmuOil in Treating Clogged Pores and Acne

Emu oil can help in the treatment of clogged pores and acne in the following ways:

• Its chemical make-up is similar to our own skin's natural oil. Emu oil deeply penetrates human 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 meaning it does not clog the pores of our skin. This is one of the oil's remarkable features.

• It is bacteriostatic meaning it does not support the growth or reproduction of bacteria so, when applied, it does not make worse any current acne condition.

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

How to Apply

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 inflammations. 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 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 can also help with the removal of blackheads. Such products are available from your drug store.

Other Skin Conditions Which Can be Treated

Apart from helping to treat blackheads, whiteheads and acne, emu oil can also be useful in helping to treat 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 Australian Aborigines for millennia as an "Elixir of Life" and is now well known worldwide as a "First Aid Kit in a Bottle".