What is the difference between cosmetic and food grade Emu Oil?
You can probably deduce the difference just by the names. Cosmetic grade Emu Oil is only suitable for use externally as it may have gone through extra refining processes to deodorize and clarify the oil. This leaves traces of chemicals that could be harmful to digest. In some instances this process may also remove some of the benefits of the oil. Connoisseurs of Emu Oil prefer food grade as it is more natural, may retain more of its beneficial properties and means your skin is not absorbing any harmful chemicals, even if they are in minute quantities. Back to top… Is Emu Oil a liquid or a solid? Emu Oil is liquid and translucent when warm but solid and opaque when cold. Some available Emu Oil always remains more solid regardless of the temperature. There are two possible reasons for this. Firstly the oil may have had beeswax added to it, to “set” it and help prevent it melting. Secondly the Emu Oil may have had some of its more liquid fraction removed (see the FAQ about “triple refin
