Emu Oil for Hair

http://www.healthyhairplus.com/Emu-Oil-p/hhphhemoi002.htm – Emu Oil has become an important and key ingredient in many hair products for its diverse benefits.

Long used in New Zealand and Australia, the popularity of Emu Oil for hair has made its way across the “big pond” and is finding its way into shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments. Besides its superior moisturizing properties, it is rich in Omega 3, 6, and 9 similar to Fish Oil — making it a vital component for a variety of hair care functions and products.

Common Uses of Emu Oil for Hair

• Moisturizing — Similar to Jojoba and Argan Oil, Emu Oil has unique properties of absorption and hydration. It penetrates the follicle shaft helping gain and retain additional moisture. This makes it excellent for chronically dry hair, breaking, frizziness, split-ends and snapping. In fact, it is so effective at imparting moisture, it is often used as a hot oil treatment to restore adequate moisture levels to repair severe damage. The inherent hydration benefits work well for…
o Moisturizing excessive or chronically dry hair or scalp
o Treating dandruff symptoms such as flaking and itching
o It is especially useful for curly, dense, thick and ethnic hair types where poor moisture and the inability to maintain hydration cause breaking snapping and tearing.
• Penetration — Emu Oil is a “carrier” oil which makes it unique. While many ingredients penetrate the scalp and follicle, Emu Oil “carries” other ingredients with it — often making them more effective.
• Medicinal — In Australia and New Zealand, Emu Oil has been used for centuries in the “Outback” for treating skin and scalp problems and injuries ranging from burns, to rashes, lacerations, bruises, scalp psoriasis, and dermatitis. Several university studies suggest evidence of improved, faster and healthier tissue cell rejuvenation. When used for hair, Emu Oil has shown positive effects helping heal scalp problems and improving scalp tissue. This lends itself towards use in scalp psoriasis products and treatments for hair loss and thinning since several forms of alopecia are scalp tissue related.
• Nutrition — Emu Oil is “loaded” with Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Studies show these fatty acids provide numerous benefits (thus the popularity of Omega and Fish Oil Pills). Omegas and related nutrients improve follicle health and aid in the development of healthy cells and hair growth. The primary benefits are improved shine and luster combined with added strength. Protein bonds and Keratin are key to follicle strength and to its resistance to snapping and breaking. Improved hair health also aids in resistance to damage caused by heat from curling irons, blow dryers and flat irons.
• Hair Loss – Because Emu oil is not synthesized in a laboratory, it is a natural product and safe to use. Its primary properties are to revitalize the skin on the scalp. This leaves pores and follicles better able to pull oxygen from adjacent blood vessels and consequently better able to fight inflammation and infections. Increased activity of cells result in healthier, shinier and stronger follicles. Since it is oil, it will act also to condition, giving it a smooth, rich appearance. Improved nutrient delivery and scalp circulation are important for hair loss. And though not specifically used as a hair loss treatment, it is often used as a supplement in hair loss formulations. The cellular boost in activity of skin and hair follicles has proven to compel a significant amount of increased re-growth. This is of special importance to men who are subject to balding due to testosterone being converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsible for the slow deterioration of hair follicles by restricting blood flow to the scalp — often leaving the regressive hairline commonly called receding hairline or male pattern balding.

Usage

Emu Oil has become popular in shampoos, conditioners and treatments. It is commonly used alone as a treatment and is especially effective when heated, applied and allowed to sit for 15-30 minutes. This provides a deep root treatment that will enhance shine and restore moisture — often significantly reducing frizz. It is also used with a shampoo and conditioner mixed together in the hands before applying.

Most customers who use this technique prefer a small amount in the shampoo if they want “small” amounts of moisture or shine. The effectiveness of the oil will be diminished somewhat by the surfactants in the cleanser. The purpose of this technique is to avoid leaving hair flat or oily feeling. Conversely, if used with a conditioner, you should get substantial moisturizing, silkiness and shine.

For a more balanced approach, pre-made products such as Healthy Hair Plus’ Emu Shampoo and Conditioner provide additional ingredients specifically targeting improved hair health, including Grade A Emu Oil normally reserved for cosmetics.

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