| "> | | | | Because emu oil is non-greasy and won't clog pores, |
| Essential oils is the name given to more than 90 pure | | | | it makes a good skin moisturizer and softener. Lotion, |
| extracts from various plants. Despite the nomer 'oil,' | | | | no matter how 'clean' it is can still clog pores. Emu oil |
| essential oils are not, in fact petroleum products. | | | | does the same job, but without the gunk that can |
| They can be rubbed on the skin or used in | | | | cause acne. |
| aromatherapy. High quality essential oils are | | | | Tea tree oil is another good choice for use on acne. |
| completely derived naturally and won't clog pores. | | | | This essential oil helps heal scars and won't clog |
| Because of their cleanliness, many essential oils can | | | | pores. Like other essential oils, tea tree oil can also be |
| be used to help diminish acne. | | | | used for aromatherapy, soothing, even as it reduces |
| Two of these oils are tea tree oil and emu oil. Emu | | | | acne. Common tea tree oil and New Zealand tea tree |
| oil, however, is not technically an essential oil, as it is | | | | oil are the two common forms. The sent is balsamic |
| derived from an animal. The emu is a mainly flightless | | | | and woody. The New Zealand variety has a warmer, |
| bird originating mainly in Australia. The indigenous | | | | earthier aroma. |
| people of Australia, the Aborigines, use emu oil for its | | | | Essential oils can be combined, and emu oil is an |
| healing and restorative effects, particularly with | | | | excellent carrier of essential oils, including tea tree oil. |
| regard to joint pain. Today, however, emu oil is used | | | | A combination of emu and tea tree oils can give |
| for a variety of purposes, one of those is to lessen | | | | softer, moisturized skin with a pleasant smell--all while |
| the problem of acne. | | | | reducing acne. |