Uses of Emu Oil

Looking for different uses of emu oil?

Here's a variety of ways you can use this healing oil, including it's use for sun burn relief, joint pain, acne and more.

This list was compiled from medical studies and my personal experiences.

I hope you can also benefit from this natural oil.

1. Acne - Helps reduce redness by reducing inflammation, improves skin texture, moisturizes, and increases growth of healthy new skin. Emu oil is non-comedogenic (won't clog pores). One of the best natural oils for your skin's health.

2. Arthritis - Research shows emu oil reduces inflammation in arthritis and decreases joint pain. Massage a few drops onto the sensitive areas on a regular basis.
3. Bruises - Apply emu oil to the bruised area for faster healing and give your skin a healthy dose of essential fatty acids.
4. Burns - Emu oil was found to increase skin cell renewal, decrease water content in burn blisters, decrease inflammatory cell growth and improve healthy skin cell growth.

Studies show applying the oil immediately after the burn would delay healing. Applying the oil 24 - 48 hours after the burn occurred would increase healing time.

5. Canker Sores - Using 1 or 2 drops on the sore was found to increase scar healing time.
6. Cholesterol Lowering - Omega-3 fatty acids are proven to increase HDL (good cholesterol) and decrease LDL (bad cholesterol). Emu oil is comprised of Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids - all essential fats your body needs for optimal health.

Emu oil can be taken in capsule form. Try using enteric-coated emu oil capsules (for maximum absorption) and make sure it's 100% suitable for ingestion.

7. Cuticles & Nail Care - I use emu oil regularly to help soften and moisturizes my cuticles. I find it helps nourish the nail bad and prevents dry, peeling cuticles.
8. Diaper Rash - Improves skin texture, increases healing time, and reduces redness due to its anti-inflammatory actions.
9. Dry Cracked Skin - Emu oil is an excellent moisturizer and helps heal your skin. Proven in studies to increase skin cell growth and reduce inflammation.


Emu oil replaces depleted skin lipids in dry, damaged skin. This is one of the most popular uses of emu oil. Try applying emu oil when your skin is still damp after taking a shower or bath for maximum moisturizing.

10. Eczema - Some people with eczema have found relief by applying the oil to the area immediately after taking a shower or bath. I used this on my son who has eczema patches on his upper arms. I would apply a few drops of emu oil directly on the affected area. I found it needs to be repeated a number of times throughout the day for noticeable results.

Some people have found their eczema had decreased in redness, itching, and flaking when emu oil was used. Although this oil is hypo-allergenic, try doing a skin test to ensure there's no reaction to oil.

11. Feet Care - Do you have dry, cracked, peeling skin on your feet? Here's a simple remedy that works:

    When taking a shower or bath, use one of those foot scrubbers, like a pumice stone. While your feet are still wet, gently scrub the dead, flaking skin off your feet, then rinse off.



Step out of the shower and apply a few drops of emu oil directly onto the affected area while your skin is still damp. This will help seal in additional moisture.

It may take a while for the skin to rebuild healthy new skin before seeing improvement. You'll have to scrub your feet periodically and remember to apply the emu oil every time after showering or washing your feet to maintain the smooth soft skin.

12. Hair Care & Dry Scalp Conditions - Some people reported emu oil will improve hair growth in dormant hair follicles and improve texture in dry, damaged hair. Apply a very light coating to your scalp or hair. If your skin is too oily, simply wipe off excess with a tissue.

*Emu oil will not cause hair to grow in bald spots.

13. Insect Bites - Relieves pain, itching, reduces swelling and improves healing time. Emu oil is an effective natural mosquito repellant. Found to be effective for about one hour before you need another application.

14. Muscle Aches and Pains - Emu oil is an excellent treatment for muscle aches and strains. Used by many athletic therapists, massage therapists and professional athletes for its unique therapeutic powers.
15. Razor Burn - Makes a great natural shaving balm to soothe and moisturize sensitive skin after shaving. I use emu oil after shaving to keep my face smooth and prevent razor bumps.
16. Shingles - May provide relief to people suffering from shingles by reducing redness and inflammation.
17. Stretch marks - Emu oil may help prevent stretch marks.
18. Wrinkles - Did you know emu oil is one of the best natural skin care products for treating and preventing wrinkles?

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This list is just a few of the many uses of emu oil. Feel free to experiment and discover what other uses of emu oil you may find.

I hope this list will help you get as many benefits from emu oil as I've enjoyed from it.

Photo credits Jyn Meyer & Ronald Schuster