12 Apr Sun 2009
Care of Emu Oil
Care of Emu Oil
How best to care for my emu oil is a question I receive a lot of time while selling at shows. 4 D Acres Pure Refined Emu Oil has a shelf life of 2 - 3 years from the date of refining at normal room temperature. We keep records of when each batch is refined and a batch number is printed on each bottle. Also when we receive a batch of emu oil in from our refinery we refrigerate it, thus extending the life of the oil. We also only keep about a 30 day supply of emu oil on our shelves for retail sale. Refrigeration slows down the natural process of the oil turning rancid. All emu oil will eventually turn rancid and this is detectable by the odor it will have upon opening the bottle. We also do not fragrance our oil as we want you to know when it is turning rancid. Emu oil should not have an odor unless a fragrance is added.
So how can you best take care of your bottle of emu oil. Here are a few suggestions:
Keep out of direct sunlight
Store your oil away from heat sources
If you buy a large quantity, transfer a small amount into a smaller size bottle for daily use and place the remainder under refrigeration - to reliquefy, just warm the large bottle under warm tap water and it will become fluid again allowing you to refill the smaller bottle.
Buy your oil from a reputable source and know what you are buying. There are currently three grades of emu oil on the market today. Grade A - fully refined and meets the international trade rules for Grade A oil; Grade B - this oil is refined but does not meet all of the international trade rules; Grade C - crude emu oil unrefined (usually used in the making of homemade soap).
4 D Acres Fully Refined Emu Oil is refined in an edible oil, food grade refinery so it is safe to use anywhere on your body. This is Grade A emu oil.
Rusty's Refined Emu Oil and Equine Aide are Grade B emu oil and are for animal use.
Our handmade bar soap is made with Grade C emu oil and is sold for home soapmaker.