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Emu Oil Questions &
Answers
My
emu oil is very thick and creamy.
Q: Is this
normal? Why does my emu oil change appearance
from time to time?
A: Emu oil naturally has a creamy semi-solid
consistency and only begins to liquefy above
75-80 degrees. When your emu oil becomes
very thick simply warm it under hot water.
It will return to its natural consistency
again when it cools. Consistency will often
change during different times of the year,
and often, but not always, according to the
weather and ambient temperature.
Emu oil will naturally divide into 2 fractions,
one more solid, one pure liquid over time,
if left unmoved and under certain temperature
factors. Together, these two fractions contain
the entire benefits of emu oil. Separated,
they do not contain all the beneficial components
of the oil.
In years past, some companies offered only
the top liquid component, touting it as the "best" of
the emu oil; however, we now know much more
about the oil and research has concurred that
both fractions must be present to be most beneficial
for softening skin and reducing pain and irritations.
When your oil separates, simply shake it together.
Please review the articles found in the research
area of our website for additional information
regarding the natural state and components
and composition of fully refined emu oil.
How can I tell if emu oil is of high
quality?
Q: I have
tried some emu oil and wish to try some more.
I am interested in how to buy the best quality
and what it takes to make this quality. The
one I tried was a milky substance with a yellow
tint and kind of thick at room temperature.
Is this best?
A: 100% pure certified emu oil is
a totally unique natural product. As ambient
temperature varies, the consistency of emu oil
will vary from thick at cold temperatures to
completely liquid at high temperatures. For best
quality choose oil that is cream to light yellow
in color, odorless, and tasteless or very bland.
A dark yellow, red or brown tint indicates a low
quality product or a poor refining process.
The best way to determine the quality of
emu oil is to check for yourself that it
is: odorless, tasteless, light in color
and contains no peroxides. Some vendors
use herbs (citrus or rosemary, for example)
to cover up odors in lower quality oil.
Peroxides cause the oil to break down and
to deteriorate rapidly, reducing the shelf
life. Our emu oil is odorless,
tasteless, ingestible, and has absolutely
no peroxides.
If you can't inspect the oil
in person then it's best to buy directly from a
reputable vendor. High Cascade oversees all
aspects of emu oil production and can ensure top
quality and freshness. We hand raise our emus on
our ranch and feed them only the highest quality
feed. Absolutely no steroids, hormones or
antibiotics are used. We also control the
processing, refining, packaging and storage of
the oil.
What are the different grades
of emu oil? Which is best?
Since emu oil
is relatively new to the west, the FDA
still hasn't developed a grading system
for emu oil. Many vendors use the system set by
the American Emu Association that defines three
grades of emu oil: crude, once refined and fully
refined. This system doesn't tell you the exact
quality of an oil, it just tells you which
category the emu oil is in. Even
within the different grades of emu oil
there are variances allowed. High Cascade
adheres to the highest possible standards
and allows only the purest oil from the
best fat to be packaged for human use.
This same high quality emu oil is used
in all High Cascade products.
Emu
oil for human use should be "fully refined," and
not just filtered or refined. Even fully refined
emu oil can have an "off" color or taste and
contain peroxides that cause the oil to
deteriorate. The best way around vendor claims
is to determine the quality for yourself.
Please read the guidelines mentioned in
the above answer for determining the quality
of emu oil.
What is the difference between
your High Cascade Pure Certified Emu Oil and
your Veterinary Quality Emu Oil?
All of
our 100% pure, fully refined certified
emu oil is odorless, tasteless, ingestible
and is of pharmaceutical quality. Our
100% pure and refined "Veterinary Quality Emu Oil" is
intended for use on animals and is NOT
odorless or tasteless. It is, however,
perfectly safe for human use.
Organic Emus?
Q:
I was wondering about the emus you use. Are
they fed organically and raised without
chemicals?
A: We hand raise our
emus the "old fashioned way" on our ranch
in Oregon with absolutely no steroids,
hormones or antibiotics. If you're in the
Eagle Point, Oregon area call toll free (800)
814-3687 to visit the ranch.
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Tired of Being Blue
Q: Do you
use any artificial dyes in your What a Relief
gel? I used another brand and it turned me
blue!
A: Absolutely not! Our
What a Relief! Gel is a natural off-white gel that rubs
into the skin without a trace.
Q:I had purchased the Super Blue
Stuff from television and find great relief from
it, except in the pocketbook area! It's very
expensive and very stinky, and after a month turns
to super greenish stuff. How does your product
compare to the ingredients in sbstuff? I
really liked it, but your prices are better and
maybe in gel form it won't turn color? And
it may spread easier? And it is less money?
A: Our What a Relief! Gel is the original emu oil, MSM and Aloe
pain relief formula and the ingredients are nearly
identical to Blue Stuff. However, our product
costs up to 40% less and it doesn't contain any
water, artificial ingredients or
dyes.
Skin sensitive to fragrance
Q:
Hi - I love the 4-in-1 dog shampoo, and I
just got a trial size of emu oil, which is great.
I think I would like some of your other products -
face cream, nail oil -- but I can't wear anything
that has a scent. What do you
suggest?
A: None of the emu
oil products (Emule' Certified Emu Oil, High
Cascade Certified Emu Oil, Emule' Nails and Emule'
Vanity Oil) have an added fragrance. Our oil is
odorless, tasteless oil, 100% fragrance
free.
4IN1 Pet Shampoo, 3IN1 Pet Bar,
WorkMate Hand Lotion, Buzz Off Lotion, Horse &
Rider Shampoo, Alpha Renew, and Natural Renew have
NO FRAGRANCE ADDED. Each of these
products derives their fragrance from the
ingredients, i.e. cedar, patchouli, citronella
oil, lemon, and such.
All the Emule' hair
and body careproducts (Protein Shampoo, Protein
Conditioner, Hand Lotion, Body Oil Mist, and Body
Shampoo) have a very light fragrance added called
Oregon Rain.
Q: I am very
restricted on the ingredients I can use on my
skin. Specifically, all products I use must be
free of salysilates . . . I've looked over the
ingredients you have listed and would like to know
if there are any other inactive ingredients not
listed. Thanks for your
help.
A: No, all the
ingredients are listed on the web site.
Emu Oil and Chicken Pox
Q: My
son is 8 months old and has the Chicken Pox.
I was surfing the net to see how to prevent
scarring and came across your site on the uses of
Emu Oil. Would you recommend the use of Emu Oil on
Chicken Pox to reduce scarring and aid in healing
the sores. If so, when would be the best
time to start applying
it?
A: Yes! You should
begin using Emu Oil immediately; it is safe for
all ages. You should use a Pure Emu Oil product
(no other ingredients) and apply it to the sores
3-4 times a day. Not only will it help prevent
scarring, but it helps stop the itching as well.
You should start as soon as possible.
Emu Oil and Lupus
Q: I am
emailing you about my mother, she has lupus really
bad and I wanted to know if your product of the
emu oil would work for her. She has constant pain
from head to toe. She is 67 years old. I've seen
another product out there and it's called SUPER
BLUE STUFF, with emu oil in it. What I need to
know is it the oil that is helping with the pain
or not. Because if it's just the oil then we are
in business. Please let me know something as soon
as possible. Thank you for your time ......My
mother needs to have real relief of this
pain.
A: Emu oil is generally
best used for pain in its purest state, undiluted
with other products. However, combined with other
products like MSM & aloe in our What A Relief! and has other added benefits such as an
"icy hot" sensation that some people enjoy (almost
identical in formula to Blue Stuff but at a
fraction of the cost). I always recommend that
people try using the oil alone first. People
generally feel relief very quickly. Have your
mother apply the oil 3-5 times a day to the
painful areas. I also recommend that she take Emu
Oil internally, or take our Emu Oil Gel Caps.
After you swallow the Emu Oil, the residue absorbs
immediately through the mucous membranes of the
mouth. High Cascade is one of the only companies
in the United States with odorless and tasteless
oil.
Dog Ringworm
Q: My dog
has been diagnosed with ringworm. It is affecting
a few areas but I am especially concerned about
his paws. I have tried some oral medications but I
don't seem to be having any luck. Do you
recommend...emu oil and if so what
products?
A: Absolutely. I
would recommend the Veterinary Quality Emu Oil,
applied several times daily. Your dog may try to
lick it off, so try to keep him calm and spend
around 5 minutes rubbing the oil into his paws.
This will give the oil time to penetrate before he
can lick it off.
How is your emu oil
processed?
Adult emus have a large pocket
of fat on their back. We render the fat to remove
impurities during the refining process. However,
this "crude emu oil" still has some coloration,
taste, and odor. We then refine the emu oil again
so that it is odorless and tasteless. When you see
emu oil advertised as "refined" or "fully refined"
that doesn't tell you enough to determine the
quality of the oil. The highest quality oil
is fully refined, but it is also odorless,
tasteless, has no peroxides and can be ingested.
Lower quality emu oil will have an odor or a dark
yellow, red, or brown tint, and it will contain
peroxides. Peroxides break down the emu oil and
cause it to deteriorate rapidly, which reduces its
shelf life. Click to read an article about
the processing of emu
oil.
Administer Emu Oil to a
Cat
Q: I have a 9 year old cat with
severe arthritis (from a congenital abnormality)
in both back knee joints. He doesn't like baths or
things put on his skin/fur. How does one use emu
oil on a cat? Is it greasy? Will it rub off all
over my furniture? Is it easily washed out of
fabrics? What happens if he licks it off--which he
will probably do? Will it make him
sick?
A: If you're applying the oil
to a wound, apply a small amount and distribute
over the area several times daily. Use no more
than can be absorbed within a few minutes or else
it could end up on your furniture. The oil will
wash out of most fabrics. If you're giving your
cat emu oil for arthritis or dry, flaky skin or
other systemic ailments, it should be administered
orally. Mix the oil in with your cat's food. The
usual dosage would be 1 teaspoon once or twice
daily depending on the condition. No, the emu oil
will not make your cat sick. Our emu oil is 100%
pure and is odorless, tasteless, and perfectly
safe for consumption by animals or
humans.
Shelf Life of Emu Oil
Q:
I recently ordered some of your emu oil
products, and was wondering what the shelf life of
them is? Do they go rancid over time, and will
they go bad in summer outdoor weather? Do I need
to keep it in the fridge?
A: All
products that contain emu oil, as well as other
oils, should be stored at room temperature and
never exposed to extreme heat. An example of
extreme heat would be leaving sunscreen out by the
pool all summer long, which would significantly
reduce shelf life. Emu oil can be stored in the
refrigerator; however, it must be brought back to
room temperature for dispensing. High Cascade
Certified Emu Oil is refined to
pharmaceutical quality, meaning that all the
peroxides have been removed and as a result, its
shelf life is at least one year.
Emu Oil
and Stretch Marks
Q: Help! I have had
three kids and I badly need to get rid of my
stretch marks. A friend of mine said that emu oil
helped get rid of hers. Does it really
work?
A: We haven't done any
clinical studies on this, but we've received
hundreds of testimonials over the last nine years
from people who have had positive results using
emu oil for stretch marks, scars and wrinkles.
Research shows that emu oil helps thicken skin by
as much as 14% and improves the elasticity of the
skin, which allows the skin to stretch easier
without damage. Emu oil contains three essential
fatty acids (Omega 3, 6, and 9) that are essential
for healthy skin.
Submit your questions to
KayCraig@HighCascadeEmus.com. Remember, we are not
physicians and we cannot diagnose your
condition. If you have any concerns, please
contact a
physician.
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