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How to Use Emu Oil for Hair Growth

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emu oil for hair growth

If you are unfamiliar with emu oil, keep reading! Emu oil is very beneficial, including helping with hair growth.

What is emu oil?

Emu oil derives from adipose, or fatty, tissue of the emu bird, which is a native Australian flightless bird that reminds you of an ostrich.

The fatty acids in emu oil reduce inflammation and pain caused by inflammation. It is like mineral oil when applied to your skin, working as a moisturizer, varying anywhere from a creamy off-white texture to a thin yellow liquid.

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How is emu oil made?

Omega 3 and omega 6, the fatty acids in emu oil, increase the production of eicosanoids, which help in healing our skin and reducing inflammation, in our bodies.

There is a minimum of 70% unsaturated fatty acids in industrially-refined emu oil, which contains a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid, also known as oleic acid.

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Emu oil benefits

The benefits of emu oil include:

  • Affordability and accessibility
  • Pain reliever
  • Hair growth
  • Hair thickening
  • Improving scalp condition

Emu oil can penetrate through seven layers of skin, reaching deep into the joints and muscles. This improves the chances of the oil relieving 

the pain connected to inflammation. 

Emu oil also does not clog pores, so it serves as an all-natural, non-greasy healing oil that is also hypo-allergenic.

The most well-known benefit of emu oil is how it helps your hair, particularly hair growth.

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How to use emu oil for hair growth

Using emu oil on your hair can nourish the scalp, as the fats and compounds in the oil penetrate deep into the scalp, also getting to the deep end roots of the hair.

Emu oil also stimulates new hair growth. According to research, emu oil stimulates dormant hair follicles, restoring hair growth and waking up 80% of hair follicles.

With emu oil not being greasy, it is easier to directly apply to the hair, and it stays on in the hair and scalp longer as a result.

Only a few drops are needed to massage into the scalp and hair each night. Make sure your hands are clean before pouring the drops into your palms and rubbing your hands together to apply. Using your hands and fingers, apply the emu oil from the roots to the ends of your hair.

There are many brands of emu oil to choose from, particularly those for hair care. Take the time to research each of them and find reviews to help you in deciding on the right brand for you.

 

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