Emu oil has diverse applications ranging from cosmetics, soaps, and shampoos to analgesics. Emu oil is a natural, environmentally friendly product. In conjunction with the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS), the emu industry has developed standards to ensure a safe, stable oil product.

Long known for its healing and penetrating properties, emu oil is a natural emollient that is suitable for both skin care and cosmetics. Emu oil helps combat the effects of the aging process. Research has shown emu oil can thicken the skin, which reduces the appearance of aging.

Medical specialists are discovering the benefits of emu oil and are adapting it into their treatment techniques for relieving the symptoms of arthritis, preventing scars, and treating eczema. Emu oil is anti-inflammatory. In addition to reducing swelling and stiffness in joints, it reduces bruising and muscle pain. Professional sports trainers and players recognize the benefits of emu oil and use it for sprains, pulled muscles, and sore joints. Emu oil has also been proven to thicken the skin of the elderly by as much as 14 percent and is used widely to treat pressure sores.