Emu oil is a natural, secret weapon for dry skin and anti-aging skin care.

Used by Australian aborgines for centuries, emu oil has beautifying and healing properties. It’s natural composition is very close to that of our own skin, so our bodies accept it as a natural addition to our skin care regimen.

Emu oil has been used to treat dry skin, wrinkles, and acne. It works, in part, by supplying the essential fatty acids (Omegas 3, 6, and 9) that our bodies require.

Emu oil is useful for skin care and skin management because its molecules are small enough to penetrate the skin’s deepest layers.

Incidentally, emu oil has also been used as a topical pain killer- you can get rid of your aspirin or ben gay, replacing either of these with emu oil.

Your baby may also benefit from emu oil, as it helps heal diaper rash and cradle cap. (Check with your child’s doctor to make sure it’s safe).

Emu oil can also reduce scarring, so it’s perfect for spot treating of any burns or scrapes you (or your little ones) might get.

If you’re looking for a natural dry skin and wrinkle reducer, which is also good for pain relief and treating conditions like eczema, be sure to add emu oil to your medicine chest. A little goes a long way, so a 1 oz. bottle should last you at least a month.

Many studies on Vitamin C have shown that Vitamin C aids skin in two important ways. The first way is the most well known; as Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, defending against the free radicals generated by ultraviolet radiation.

When skin is exposed to the sun, the ultraviolet radiation causes a chain reaction of free radicals on the surface of the skin. Left untreated, free radicals can destabilize the skin molecules, leading to skin damage. The physical signs of free radical damage include lines, wrinkles, redness, and age spots. Skin also seems dry and less elastic. It may also tend to sag, reflecting a breakdown in the underlying layers containing collagen and elastin.

The second skin benefit of Vitamin C is that it aids in collagen production. Collagen is one of the skin’s building blocks. Increased collagen gives skin a firmer, more toned look- and is often associated with a younger looking appearance and healthier looking skin.

In order to be beneficial to skin, Vitamin C treatments must be kept stable and in a cool, dark environment. They work best in low pH (acidic) skin conditions and in high Vitamin C concentrations (greater than 10–15%).

If your skin is lined, wrinkled, or looks damaged, Vitamin C treatments may be just the thing you need to improve the appearance and texture of your skin.