Emu Oil Skin Care, Scar, and Acne

Emu oil is extracted from the Australian Emu bird. It has been used for very long years by the Australian aborigines for the treatment of burns, wounds, bruises, and as a pain relief of for bones, muscles and joint disorders.Recent scientific research has confirmed the benefit of this oil in many of the claimed ones. It reduces scar formation and anti-inflammatory effect of arthritis and induces relief of eczema.

Emu oil is composed of esters of the following fatty acids :approximately 70% mono-unsturated acids, with the largest component Oleic acid, 20% Linoleic acid, and 1-2% Linolenic acid. You can find these informations even more detailed on the internet, but what attracted my attention about its composition are the following aspects:

- It is a neutral lipid since it does not contain phospholipids, a property that is shared by fish oil. It contains high amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids (Linolenic acid), Omega 6 fatty acids (Linoleic acid), and Omega 9 fatty acids (Oleic acid)

This composition offers the the skin the following advantages:

- Lack of phospholipid makes it penetrate deeply into the skin. Phospholipids are an essential component of most cell membranes, and once they are abundant they readily form membranes (micelles), when they entrap any thing from the surrounding environment, the micelle may increase in size and clog pores in the skin (when applied topically) , thus they do not form black heads, a property that is appreciated in treatment of acne.

- Its content of omega 3 fatty acis that are readily incorporated into the cell membranes, makes these cells are more capable of producing larger amounts of prostaglandins 1 and 3, which counteract the effect of prostaglandins 2 in originating inflammation.

- Its similar composition to that of the cell membranes makes it suitable for carrying an active ingredient, as well as having a quick response, since it is readily incorporated into the cell membranes as it is without any more further processing.

Best Homemade Facial Mask in Your 50s

I published a hub on Top 10 Facial Homemade Facial Masks , and a fellow stumbler (StumbleUpon) asked me about a mask for people over 50, so this mask is for her and the like of people.

While regular known skin care procedures are required for all skin types at any age, yet the most important aspect of skin over 50 is the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, and the best formulation that takes care of this skin, is the one that is rich in antioxidants.

This mask contains many powerful antioxidants from different sources, and many of them are already incorporated in some famous antiaging creams like Prevage®, Reviv®...etc, yet they are very expensive.

Ingredients:

• Chicken powder ......................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Green Tea powder .................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Goji Berry powder .................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Acai Berry Powder.................................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Pomegranate juice powder ..................................................................... 1 Teaspoon
• Grape Seed extract .................................................................................. 1 Teaspoon
• Wheat Germ Oil ....................................................................................... 1 Tablespoon
• Evening Primrose Oil .............................................................................. 1 Tablespoon
• Homemade Vaseline ............................................................................... 1 Tablespoon



Method :

- Mix the powdered ingredients with oil usin spatula

- Mix the formed paste with Vaseline and if you need blend them in a blander

- Apply a generous layer on the skin of face and neck and leave for 30 minutes

- Wash with luke water then splash with cold water