Emu Oil

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June 28, 2013
Great moisturizer for dried out acne product skin
I haven't noticed any anti blemish activity with this, I didn't use it very long. I was using retinol which was disasterous for my skin, red, peely, flakey and extremely dry. This emu oil was the only reason I could use retinol. My acne got sooo bad. I'm fairly positive it was the retinol because it was happening before the use of emu oil. I've ditched the retinol forever. I'm using salicylic acid 30% peels. I keep it on my face for about and hour once a week, and apply my 10% glycolic acid lotion afterwords. In addition to that I use BP everyday. I've had to go to 5% because of the dryness of the acids. But my face is still dry!, I put half emu oil half green tea moisturizer iny hands and apply it to my face at night. It is SSOOO silky, and the tight stretched feeling going away ASAP. I wouldn't say it's greasy as much as I'd say it is an extraordinary moisturizer. If I were to use during the day under makeup I'd use only 2 or so drops. My skin feels like silk right now.... I love it!
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January 25, 2009

Pros:

Doesn't clog pores, helps red marks heal and fade, moisturizes and softens skin, doesn't smell bad considering it's the fat from the back of an emu, inexpensive way to attack scarring

Cons:

looks oily on the skin (doesn't necessarily feel like there's a ton of oil on your face, though)

I've used this product for exactly one week. It's not a miracle cure/product, but I have noticed that my red marks are fading more quickly. I have not noticed it reducing inflammation in active acne, though. But also, it doesn't cause active acne, so it certainly won't hurt anything. I only apply it at night (due to the oiliness, I am not attempting to cover this stuff with make-up...would probably turn my brushes and make-up a gunky mess), and I just apply it to the areas that need to heal. Any red marks or possible scars get doused in this stuff each night before (usually try to let it absorb for close to half an hour if I can) I apply my topical retinoid and antibiotic. So basically, I use it in place of a moisturizer. I'm hoping that with continued use, I will achieve more dramatic results. The brand I use is Thunder Ridge Emu Products which I purchased from a local Vitamin World for $16. It is 100% Emu Oil, so it isn't smelly. Many benefits. Few cons. I'd try it if
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September 23, 2008

Pros:

Emu oil is a proven anti-inflammatory, with effects comparable to that of ibuprofen; a bacteriostatic, meaning that it does not promote the growth of bacteria;a highly penetrating oil that absorbs without leaving a greasy feel; and a non-comedogenic.

Cons:

100% Emu Oil is very thick. Not all products are sourced from the actual animal. Is an animal bi-product.

Started getting pimples at age 10, got bad at age 12. Moderate acne consistently till 19 1/2. I'm 20. Don't have a pimple anymore Emu oil naturally contains Vitamin E, which is a major antioxidant and healing agent; Vitamin A, a known skin repairer and antioxidant; Linoleic acid, which helps to ease muscle aches and joint pain; Oleic acid, which is a proven skin cell regenerator and anti-wrinkle agent; Sapogens, proven skin softeners; and Terpines, known antiseptics You must get a product that is 100% emu oil. I add tea tree oil (however much you like) to thin the oil out. Tea tree oil application can be as beneficial as 5% Benzoyl Peroxide (just takes a little longer to see the effects) so this way its a treatment and a moisturiser. Tea Tree oil has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. But get the 100% tea tree oil from your Pharmacy not the mixed. (You can use it as a spot treatment undiluted but suggest for all over face, mix it with the emu oil or other car
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January 22, 2008

Pros:

Good moisturizer...

Cons:

Makes tiny red spots. itchy sometimes.
Didn't help my acne scar, but it moisturizes your skin, especially under my eyes.I think I developed blackheads using this product.

It not worked for me. I tried the Emu Oil for a few months.I occasionally experienced itchiness (my cheek area and forehead). It does moisturizes my skin well, but I also developed tiny red spots (and small zits), and blackheads. I didn't see any improvement for my scars and red spots. I don't really recommend people to use it. My skin is sensitive and combination of oily and dry skin.
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June 17, 2014
Breaks me out
I am sorry to say but personal recommendation for combination oily skin, I would not recommend this product at all. I applied it as soon as I bought it and woke up in the morning and had several new spots developing. It is very oily, I avoid things like this like the plague now I know what they do. For those who have redness lasting several months after spots, again I would strongly recommend to stay away as the formation of new spots causes further redness. I do however now use it on my hair, it has been falling out at the top because I wear it back too tightly I think.... But it has helped with this! My hair does seem to be growing back and the bald spot, receding patch is not as noticeable.
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March 2, 2012

Pros:

Leaves your skin soft
Absorbs quickly
Anti inflamatory
Multiple uses

Cons:

Can clog pores and smell depending on the brand/seller

I recently bought myself a 1 oz bottle of triple refined emu oil from a power seller off of Ebay after a few weeks of research. My acne has subsided quite a lot, with the occasional flare ups but I have a lot of scars left to heal as I have a bad tendency to pick at any imperfection. So far I'm impressed with how this product reduces the red marks left from acne and helps to heal my skin. I recently went back to using Retin A Micro which I had a hard time continuing previously due to all the irritation. Right now, I put the retin on my face, wait 20 mins then apply Emu Oil. It's really helped reduce the redness and flakeyness PLUS it helps bring the medication deeper into my skin. Very happy with the results so far, I think the combo has finally become a staple to my routine :) Be careful when you decide to purchase this stuff though. Buy through a reputable seller and you'll be happy.
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August 16, 2016
Disapointed
Doesn't do anything for me :( sometimes I can see a difference that a pimple get smaller during night but I dunno if it's this oil or something else
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December 16, 2015
Do not use unless your face is really dry
As this is an oil, your face will break out hard if you don't have really dry skin. Got that from experience, never again. Too bad cause the actual ingredients are pretty good to treat scaring, and it's not that expensive either.
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December 18, 2015
This isn't true for all. I have combination/oily skin that's usually very sensitive and emu oil doesn't break me out at all.
March 13, 2012

Pros:

Softens skin, evens skin tone, diminishes scars, and shrinks pimples

Amazing. Anti-inflammatory properties shrink existing pimples while conditioning the skin resulting in decreased scarring. Bought mine on eBay (triple refined). Quality ranges so go big to make sure you get a good product.
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June 14, 2011

Pros:

Soft skin
reduced redness
helps with scaring
reduced break outs
less of an urge to pic bc when I use it I dont have scabs on my acne that is healing

Cons:

None

I use this every other night and on the other nights I use my Retin-A. (I had severe cystic acne and now I have maybe one or two small pimples) My acne was caused due to having an Implanon which is a form of birth control so I know having that out alone has dramatically been the result of my body not producing anymore cysts or as much acne and I am also now on Yaz which I would say has helped as well. NOTE* Make sure the emu oil you buy is 100% emu oil When I use the emu oil I always wake up and can notice significant reduction in redness and there are never any scabs over the acne that is healing. It makes it easier to use makeup and it not look caked on or flaky because of the scabs. The Retin-A I use because my doctor prescribed it and I want to give it a chance for about another month to help in accelerating the healing process. I feel like the Retin-A takes away layers of the surface scaring since there is always a thin scab over it after using it and letting it do its magic, I don't like that because then I dont wan to wear makeup and it makes me want to pick at it. I like the Emu oil because I always notice my face just looks better and it as well helps in reducing breakouts too and the scaring! I know its a slow process but I know this is working!
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