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Consumers are becoming super savvy when it comes to their cosmetic use. They want to know that their products are safe, effective and not full of fillers. More and more cosmetics products are being made with all-natural products, including emu oil.

A double blind study done by Dr. Alexander Zemstov from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1994 and presented at the AEA national convention in Nashville, Tennessee found emu oil to be more cosmetically acceptable than mineral oil, showing better moisturizing properties, superior texture, and lower incidence of comedogenicity (pore clogging tendencies).

The study stated that “the most intriguing properties of emu oil as far as cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries are concerned is its apparent ability to penetrate the stratum corneum barrier.” This means that in addition to its moisturizing properties, emu oil is beneficial in cosmetic applications as a transporter of other therapeutic substances into the skin.

According to an article in People Magazine, popular Aussie actress Cate Blanchett keeps emu oil in her bag of beauty secrets. She is not a fan of plastic surgery and is very picky about her product use. At fashionista.com she was also quoted on her use of emu oil because of its highly moisturizing properties.

I use essential oil, like emu oil. [Ed. Note: She had to repeat this one for us a few times. Yes, that's emu. Like the bird.] In indigenous Australian culture, that’s the first oil they put on a baby because it’s so hydrating. If you’ve got sunburn or you’ve got a scar or something it’s incredible…. Cate Blanchett [Ed. Note is by fashionista.com]

Popular products containing emu oil are massage oils, facial and body lotions, hair shampoos and conditioners, hand soaps and body washes.