Posts Tagged emu oil
Posted on July 13, 2009 with 1 Comment
Skin rashes are any disturbance in the skin that causes it to change in texture or color. They are often accompanied by some level of discomfort brought on by the itching and swelling - and in some cases pain and soreness. Skin rashes may be generalized and occur all over the body or they may be localized and occur isolated to one small area.
Treatment for Skin Rashes
Skin rashes are caused by a myriad of reasons. They could be the symptoms of certain chronic illnesses, especially systemic varieties such as Lupus and Lyme disease. Irritants and abrasions from chemicals and other external sources as well as allergic reactions can also result in a rash on the skin.
Different microbes including fungi, bacteria, and viruses or microscopic parasites such as mites, sand flies and lice can also cause skin to breakout and become infected or result in open wounds if not treated.
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How Emu Oil Helps Treat Skin Rashes?
Emu oil is a topical product that helps reduce discomfort and irritation associated with a rashes, abrasions, burns or itchiness - while it helps promote proper healing. Emu oil has natural components that are proven to reduce pain and swelling.
It also contains components that encourage the regeneration of healthy skin - a key benefit for reducing irritated tissue and stopping itching. It has natural properties - Omega 3’s and Vitamin E - that help reduce the growth of bacteria and other microbes that can worsen the condition - it is an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial.
It penetrates deep into the skin tissue to treat well below the skin’s surface. When paired with other elements such as Vitamin E, it also helps carry these important ingredients deep within the dermal and subcutaneous layers of tissue allowing for maximum penetration and therefore maximum effectiveness.
Emu oil is simply amazing when it comes to healing skin rashes and lessening their discomfort. It is also an effective part of regular skin maintenance that helps to prevent irritations from ever starting.
It helps to ward off viruses, bacteria, and other potentially harmful microscopic organisms. It keeps the skin properly moisturized without leaving a greasy film making it ideal for use any time and every time.
Posted on June 15, 2009 with 4 Comments
In the first post on smoother skin, we talked about the “top 3″ of proper care - cleansing, hydrating (moisturizing), and treating. Each are equally important to prevent enlarged pores, avoid rashes and keep your complexion soft and smooth.
Not to get to detailed, but we (the consuming public and manufacturers) can break down each of these areas and take a closer look at some things that work and some that don’t - and why.
There are a lot of skin care products for smoother skin - they come in a wide range of applications, mix of ingredients and a multitude of bases. The market has been segmented to the extreme as everyone looks for the miracle product that will make us look younger. Cream, abrasions, exfoliators and moisturizers all vie for the dollar you are going to spend.
But do they work?…do they help?…really? Well as a researcher, formulator and manufacturer, I would argue that it depends on the ingredients and what your goal is. I’m ot trying to talk in circles, but that’s what it boils down to.
For instance, moisturizers have been considered a regimen staple going back a long time. I remember my Mom applying a mask every night. The general purpose is to rehydrate the tissue. Even years ago, we recognized dryness and tightening and believed re-hydration was good. In fact, it was and is. The cool thing now is we have so many more effective ingredients than 40 years ago.
In the past 10 years, the most popular ingredient for moisturizers has become Hyaluronic Acid. It has found its was into wrinkle creams, solutions for skin rashes, burn treatments, and for chronic or acute drying. It is naturally found in our cells and becomes increasingly depleted as we age.
Many biologist and dermatologists believe it is the accumulated effects of free-radical damage that causes us to lose and produce less hyaluronic acid. If so, it certainly is a convenient response to why tissue becomes thin, dry, and wrinkled as we continue to age. So, to re-hydrate and moisturize look for creams or serums with Hyaluronic Acid. The effects are almost immediate.
Another couple of ingredients to loo for are Aloe and Emu Oil. Aloe most of us are familiar with. It makes a great base for a cream - especially serums. Its widely used in beauty and anti-aging products - working well for facial and wrinkle solutions, especially as an eye smoother.
Emu oil is less well known, but has become a premier (and fairly expensive) ingredient for pitted acne scar treatment, burns, and stretchmarks. I’ve put up a few posts regarding Emu Oil, and at the risk of oft repeating myself, it is great. It has been used for years in Australia and New Zealand for wound healing. It deep moisturizes, and clinical studies have shown it is super-effective at both repairing and improving the complexion. A pretty good combo.
So, there are a few things you should look for when considering products for smoother skin. Each help soften, reduce enlarged pores, help retian moisture, and in some cases, help purify tissue to rid bacteria, oil and dirt.
Tags: aloe, emu oil, hyaluronic acid, moisturizers, Scars, skin care products, skin rashes, smoother skin, wrinkles
Category: Ingredients, Skin Care, Skin Products, Smooth Complexion
Posted on May 31, 2009 with 1 Comment
A few posts back I mentioned Dermal Em sunburn treatment. Having grown-up in Florida and spending lot’s of time on the South Carolina coast has given me more exposure to the sun than I would like to count. Plus, as I ‘m getting into my 50’s I’m starting to see the results on my skin - a few spots on my arms and reappearing spider veins on my nose and cheeks.
My family returned Friday from a week at Edisto Beach. Everyone was tan except for my fair-skinned 14-year-old whose nose was burned, peeling and blistered. All of us have seen the signs of too much sun. His blistering had turned to scabs (yuk!) and I was afraid he would continue to pick and get some scarring.
We promptly sat him down and used some emu oil I had in the bathroom. Voila - 3 days have past and his nose is looking great…still burned and a bit scabbed, but you can tell the healing has begun and a lot of repair is in progress.
I have written a lot about emu oil. Yes, it is generally unknown as a remedy, but it has been in use for many years “down below” in Australia - where the bird is indigenous. It is a great product for treating burns, scars, stretchmarks, and lacerations from injury or surgery. Some folks are unfamiliar with it, but it has become widely used in many skin care and hair care products for its’ ability to penetrate deep into tissue promoting healing and collagen growth.
You might ask why I didn’t use Dermal Em, well because I didn’t have any. There is some at the plant, but it’s a two-hour drive and we wanted to get my son’s nose healing as soon as possible - hopefully avoiding any infection or further complications. Besides Dermal Em is emu oil with Vitamin E added and blended with menthol that helps cool the skin providing more immediate relief from sun burn.
Anyway, since this just happened Friday, I thought I would pass on some un-scientific, real-world results from just a couple of days application. With school out and many folks either heading to the pool, beach or at least more outside activities, it is good to know there is a very effective remedy for treating sunburn.
