What other substances penetrate besides emu oil and how deep?
Emu oil and DMSO (a byproduct of the paper industry) are among the only substances able to penetrate through all 7 layers of skin to reach the muscle tissues or cartilage in joints. Aloe vera can penetrate through all 7 layers of skin (only the gel from a freshly cut live frond can do this). The active ingredients in aloe vera diminish after 24 hours. Only one company, Mannatech, has developed a system which they claim keeps the compounds in aloe vera active long after it has been cut from the live plant. Aloe vera contains polysaccharides (complex natural sugars) which are considered beneficial for the immune system, but it may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. All other products on store shelves that contain aloe vera have retained little if any active components and are not considered effective aside from “feeling good”. Liposomes, as described above, can carry compounds deeper into the skin tissues but not into muscles or joints. Tea tree oil also has superior penetrati
