Australian emu oil is a rich, conditioning oil traditionally used on dry-feeling skin, the scalp and hair. Its naturally occurring fatty-acid profile gives it a substantial yet spreadable texture, making it useful when skin or hair needs extra nourishment.
At a glance: Emu oil can help soften dry-feeling skin, condition rough areas and add slip and shine to dry hair. It is an animal-derived ingredient and is not vegan.
What is Australian emu oil?
Emu oil is rendered from emu fat and refined for cosmetic use. It contains a mixture of fatty acids, including oleic, linoleic and palmitic acids. In skincare and haircare, it is valued primarily as an emollient: an ingredient that helps smooth, soften and reduce the rough feel of dryness.
Benefits for dry-feeling skin
- Rich conditioning: helps soften areas that feel dry, rough or tight.
- Comfortable slip: spreads easily, so a small amount can cover a larger area.
- Flexible use: can be applied directly or used within moisturisers and cleansing bars.
- Fragrance-free option: pure emu oil suits customers who prefer a simple, single-ingredient product.
Benefits for scalp and hair
Applied sparingly, emu oil can condition a dry-feeling scalp and help soften dry lengths and ends. It is best used as a pre-shampoo treatment or in very small amounts as a finishing oil.
How to use it on the scalp
- Part dry hair into sections.
- Massage a few drops into the scalp and any dry-feeling areas.
- Leave for 20–30 minutes, or longer if preferred.
- Shampoo thoroughly; repeat if needed.
How to use it on skin
Warm one or two drops between clean fingertips and press onto slightly damp skin. For larger areas, blend a few drops into your usual body moisturiser. Begin with less than you think you need and add more only if required.
Which Bubble Clinic emu oil product should I choose?
- 100% Pure Australian Emu Oil – Face & Body: a fragrance-free, single-ingredient oil for dry-feeling skin.
- 100% Pure Australian Emu Oil – Hair & Scalp: the same focused ingredient presented for pre-shampoo and scalp-care routines.
- Emu Oil Barrier Moisturiser: a complete moisturising formula with sea buckthorn, bisabolol, ceramides and squalane.
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Important considerations
Patch test before first use and stop if irritation occurs. Emu oil is not vegan. If you have a diagnosed skin or scalp condition, seek advice from a qualified health professional rather than relying on a cosmetic product to treat it.
Frequently asked questions
Is emu oil suitable for the face?
It can be used on the face, but its rich texture will not suit everyone. Start with one drop on slightly damp skin and adjust according to how your skin feels.
Can emu oil be used every day?
Yes, if your skin or hair responds well to it. Some people prefer daily use on dry areas, while others use it only as an occasional intensive treatment.
Will emu oil make hair greasy?
It can if too much is applied. Use only a few drops and shampoo thoroughly after a pre-wash treatment.
