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Sun Jul 09, 2006 10:43 pm  |
Hi,
For those in AU, do you think this is a good emu oil manufacturer?
It is available in PRICELINE and I can ask my officemate to purchase for me. Help pls 
http://www.emuspirit.com/index.cfm?page=productcategory&id=2
TIA,
J |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 4:41 am |
| Looks fine to me |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:44 am |
Ok, this might seem like a really obvious question, but how to they get emu oil? I'm thinking that it wouldn't be that great for the Emus. I like the idea that it is great for my skin but it Emus are dying for it, I don't think I am happy about that.
Alternatively if it is coming from their unmentionables I don't know if I want "that" on my face!
Juliette |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:48 am |
I did some research and yes, the emu oil is produced from the fat of the emu. I found out the info from little emu farm co website. Just google that and you should find it. I'm not a huge animal activist but I am a little grossed out by it myself.
Juliette |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:56 am |
Sorry to post again, but I just had another thought. I guess our family are meat eaters so technically that is no different.
I think I will sit on the fence on this one. There are some darn good testimonials out there, particularly for burns.
Juliette |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:46 pm |
Hi there, fellow emu oil fans.
The emu oil is a by-product when the birds are killed for their meat. That's what I read, anyhow. Now, if the oil becomes way more popular and valuable than the meat, that may change...but I console myself with the fact that it is a by-product. I know it's a rationalization, because I love the product!  |
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Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:12 pm |
Due to leeleedeedee recent rave review about emu oil, I emailed a local emu oil supplier (actually it's an emu ranch) with an inquiry about it. Here's a part of their response:
Our Emu are raised in a natural, treed, free range type of environment and are humanely treated. Emu oil is derived from a thick layer of fat from the Emu's back. It is a byproduct from the processing of our Emu for both its (low fat & cholesterol) red meat and for its beautiful leather & for their feathers.
Our Emu are fed a wheat, alfalfa, corn and soya bean mixture pellet which does not contain any hormones, antibiotics or animal by-products. The fat is vacuum packed and frozen. It is then shipped to our refiner here on Vancouver Island. Our refiner then grinds the fat and in the absence of oxygen (nitrogen is used to reduce oxidation) rendered into an oil using a specially designed oven (low temperature to minimize any breakdown of the oil). The crude oil is then filtered though a unique nine stage filter system. The last stage includes a 0.2 micron screen that removes all bacteria, and contaminants. NO harsh chemicals are used in our refiner's process. Natural Vitamin E (0.5%) is then added for its ant-oxidant value to increase stability and shelf life.
The resulting oil is a premium very high quality natural Emu oil with high moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and Omega 3 & Omega 6 essential fatty acids. ...other Emu oil refiners may use harsh chemicals such as caustic soda and high temperatures (steam) which degrade the unique properties of Emu oil.
Emu oil is very unique. It is highly moisturizing and has amazing healing properties. It also has anti-inflammatory properties similar to ibuprofen without the negative side effects. It is the most penetrating oil into the skin and an excellent trans-dermal carrier for other natural healing ingredients. There is NO other oil like Emu Oil.
They responded the very next day. The website isn't as snazzy as some others but since the customer service seems good, I'm going to give them a try and order a small bottle. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:50 am |
Purple Emu atwww.purpleemu.com have really great products and excellent customer service.
They sell emu oil, of course, but have other great products like a complexion bar (very nice), a soothing cleanser, and two of my favorites--the lip balm and the Super-Rich Moisturizer. You can buy a trial size of the Super-Rich Moisturizer for $5 and it will last you a month or so.
I liked their products much better than Dremu's.
They are located in Pennsylvania and ship using priority mail. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:56 am |
| julliams wrote: |
I'm not a huge animal activist but I am a little grossed out by it myself.
Juliette |
I'm a bit grossed out by it too! I'm sure I read somewhere (possibly on here?) that a good vegetarian alternative is camilla seed oil. |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:11 am |
| roadbee: What website is that from? (I'm on Van Island and would love to buy local.) Thanks |
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Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:23 pm |
| lily wrote: |
| roadbee: What website is that from? (I'm on Van Island and would love to buy local.) Thanks |
Hi lily,
Here's the website
http://www.emuoilcanada.com
They're in Courtney, BC. Enjoy. |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:36 pm |
Hello Everyone,
The closest vegetarian oil to Emu would be Limnanthes Oil (also known as Meadowfoam.) I presently have a bottle of this oil because I was resisting the temptation to buy Emu for far too long. Limnanthes is a beautiful oil that is excellent for all skin types including ultra sensitive and those with Rosacea. It is highly moisturizing and plumps up any lines or wrinkles HOWEVER it does not have the deep penetrating properties of Emu. Neither does Camellia (although that too is a wonderful oil.)
Right now, anyone interested in Limnanthes can buy it on clearance at www.rosayfruta.com
Roadbee, I love your post. I was feeling very guilty thinking about those poor birds and knowing I could not give up my Emu Oil. Thank you for all that information. |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:04 pm |
| leeleedeedee wrote: |
Roadbee, I love your post. I was feeling very guilty thinking about those poor birds and knowing I could not give up my Emu Oil. Thank you for all that information. |
are you kidding, thank YOU! if you're not already in sales, you should be  |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:28 pm |
| roadbee wrote: |
Due to leeleedeedee recent rave review about emu oil, I emailed a local emu oil supplier (actually it's an emu ranch) with an inquiry about it. Here's a part of their response:
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Still they did not say HOW the fat was extracted from the bird .. and I'd better not try to imagine ...  |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:42 pm |
| not to be gross but I just kinda thought once the emu is ready to end up on our dinner plate (btw, never tasted emu) that the layer of fat was removed from its back when the bird is cleaned. not sure, but maybe it's a fairly accessible layer. sorry if the visual makes anyone squeamish. |
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Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:47 pm |
| leeleedeedee wrote: |
Hello Everyone,
The closest vegetarian oil to Emu would be Limnanthes Oil (also known as Meadowfoam.) I presently have a bottle of this oil because I was resisting the temptation to buy Emu for far too long. Limnanthes is a beautiful oil that is excellent for all skin types including ultra sensitive and those with Rosacea. It is highly moisturizing and plumps up any lines or wrinkles HOWEVER it does not have the deep penetrating properties of Emu. Neither does Camellia (although that too is a wonderful oil.)
Right now, anyone interested in Limnanthes can buy it on clearance at www.rosayfruta.com
Roadbee, I love your post. I was feeling very guilty thinking about those poor birds and knowing I could not give up my Emu Oil. Thank you for all that information. |
I went to that website, from what I can tell, the Limnanthes is on clearance...and you can only buy it by the gallon for $250!
Guess I'll keep looking for a different supplier...I'm a carnivore (love myself a good steak) but for some reason putting emu oil on my face makes me a bit squeamish. That's just me, not criticizing anyone else! I'm weird and neurotic sometimes! |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:24 am |
ParisTroika, Sorry, but I didn't know that the clearance was for a gallon.
However, you can always e-mail Elizabeth and ask her if you could get a small bottle of it. The bottle I have is 100ml - a very good size. Elizabeth is wonderful and tries so hard to accomodate and please her clients. If you e-mail her she will respond (most likely) same day. Limnanthes Oil is wonderful and I hope you'll be able to find some. |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:00 am |
I've found some other websites that talk about its benefits, and two that sell smaller bottles of it, but are touting it as a carrier oil. Is this the same stuff?
I'll probably break and just end up buying the emu oil. I'll just squirm when I put it on every time... |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:27 am |
Yes, Limnanthes is a carrier oil so it's probably the same thing.
Well, you could buy a tiny bottle of Emu Oil and perhaps, to your surprise, you won't squirm all that much. The Dremu is odorless so I don't think about it at all and I really thought I would. Plus, the benefits to the skin are so great that everything else is completely pushed out of my mind.
Good luck in whatever decision you make!! |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 12:35 pm |
| leeleedeedee wrote: |
HOWEVER it does not have the deep penetrating properties of Emu. Neither does Camellia (although that too is a wonderful oil.)
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What's your basis for saying emu oil has better penetrating properties than other oils? Any research data or scientific evidence to back it up? |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 2:34 pm |
My basis for saying Emu Oil penetrates better than other oils is from personal experience. I don't need scientific evidence to point out to me how my skin absorbs these oils. All I have to do is look in the bathroom mirror and see for myself the difference in absorbtion abilities. It is quite visible to the eye.
That being said, if you want scientific data, research Emu Oil and you'll find scientific data that states the molecules in Emu Oil are smaller than any other oil, hence the ability for Emu Oil to penetrate the seven layers of the skin.
I have tried almost every carrier oil and essential oil on the planet, and although these oils are wonderful and do great things for the skin and I will always continue to use them and they have great properties, in my opinion they do not penetrate as deeply as Emu Oil. |
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Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:46 pm |
| guapagirl wrote: |
I get mine (by the quart  ) from LB processors that Lavender mentioned. Dremu is totally over priced and I believe (though don't quote me on this!) that it is either LB's triple refined OR ultra emu oil.
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Based on your recommendation - and on comparing prices , I have just ordered from the LB Processors. Their CS is prompt and good - and includes samples even though I am just ordering the ultra emu oil (1 oz) and the starter pack. It costs a lot less than the DREMU. I am looking forward to receiving my package !! |
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