AMLA & EMU OIL USERS ONLY!!

[hairgirl]

Hi ladies,

Can you please give your opinion of which you find to be the most effective in moisturizing, penetrating and stopping breakage. I love both, but think Amla oil, although cheaper, gets my vote.

 

[LaNecia]

I also have them both and I lean more towards the Amla oil also. I like the lightness and nonoilyness of the Emu but because of the price (and it seems the Amla stops breakage a bit better), I'm not prone to using it on my hair very much.

 

[dlewis]

I voted Emu oil. It's the very best IMO. When I use it consistanly I notice a great improvement in my hair, but it is pricey for such a small amount.

 

[Stylepink]

Can someone tell me where Emu oil comes from? Does it really come from Emu?

 

[dreamgurl]

Emu oil comes from the fat of the Emu bird.

I like Emu oil, but it is quite expensive for such a small size bottle. I've never tried the amla oil before...but I can say emu oil can be used for several different things besides the hair which is probably why it costs so much...some use it to combat wrinkles among other things.

 

[MsCounsel]

I've used emu oil for years but I really think that the Amla oil penetrates much better than the emu.

 

[melodee]

interesting!

Keep in mind, though, emu is an oil(can be a carrier) and alma is really an extract from Indian gooseberry and not an oil in itself (it needs a carrier).

I like Emu much better as it is quick to penetrate and has an antiinflammatory quality to it. Good for itchy scalp.

Are we talking Dabur amla? To me, there is a big difference between amla in a sesame oil base and amla in mineral oil.

I am thinking of getting the amla powder and making my own oil. Maybe i'll mix it in emu oil for the ultimate effect.

 

[MsCounsel]

interesting!

Keep in mind, though, emu is an oil(can be a carrier) and alma is really an extract from Indian gooseberry and not an oil in itself (it needs a carrier).

I like Emu much better as it is quick to penetrate and has an antiinflammatory quality to it. Good for itchy scalp.

Are we talking Dabur amla? To me, there is a big difference between amla in a sesame oil base and amla in mineral oil.

I am thinking of getting the amla powder and making my own oil. Maybe i'll mix it in emu oil for the ultimate effect.

I use Dabur Alma. That sound like a good idea. For me I think that my scalp just got too used to it. I had horrible itchy scalp (Mtg is helping with that now). I used to wake up in the middle of the night with itch. Emu helped for a long while but then my scalp seemed to reject the emu. I didn't find it tremendously effective on my hair. I'm hoping the Alma continues to work and perhaps, I'll have to alternate oils if my hair/scalp begins to reject them.

 

[LaNecia]

Melodee, making the infusion w/the Amla and Emu is an awesome idea! I'm going to go looking for Sesame Oil for the Amla powder as the local stores here only seem to sell the Amla in the mineral oil base and the sesame is supposed to be good for hair growth.

 

[LaNecia]

I found this on FNWL about their Amla and Sesame Oil:

Traditional Ayurvedic Oils are created by steeping a special selection of ayurvedic herbs in water to create a strong herbal infusion. This water is then added to oil, usually sesame or coconut oil, and the oil is then gently warmed until all of the moisture is evaporated.

....The Amla fruit yields an extract that has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat the hair and scalp. It is said to penetrate the scalp and strengthen hair at its root, to stop and reverse abnormal hair loss and to promote stronger, healthier hair growth.

Our Ayurvedic Amla Oil is made by infusing cold pressed sesame oil with amla fruit. It is an excellent conditioner to use as a hot oil treatment. Use amla oil in shampoos, conditioning rinses, hair pomades and oil treatments. It can also be used in combination with Brahmi oil to strengthen the hair and add body.

It's virtually impossible to locate Amla in any other form but the powder, I have found some dried fruit locally but it's been sugared. Now, I wonder if making this oil at home is possible (using the powder and sesame oil). Of course, you'd have to use a double boiler to avoid scorching the Sesame Oil :scratchch

 

[brooklyngal73]

How exactly do you do an infusion? I bought carrot root powder and soybean oil from FNWL....

Melodee, making the infusion w/the Amla and Emu is an awesome idea! I'm going to go looking for Sesame Oil for the Amla powder as the local stores here only seem to sell the Amla in the mineral oil base and the sesame is supposed to be good for hair growth.

 

[Motivator01]

I have both I use EMU oil fatihfuly on my skin and I love it but have not tried it in myhair it is expensiveeeeee. I bought AlMA oil have not tried it yet but it seems from the consistancy that it would be better for my hair than emu

 

[LaNecia]

How exactly do you do an infusion? I bought carrot root powder and soybean oil from FNWL....

From what I've read, it seems that USUALLY it's done with the crushed HERB form or powdered form of a plant and an oil using a double boiler.

Oil, Herb
Infuse powdered herbs in warm olive oil in a double boiler for several hours. Strain through muslin and keep straining till all bits of plant material are strained out of the oil.

Oils, Medicated
Ayurvededic Method: 1 part herb to 16 parts water and 4 parts of oil (ie. 1 oz herb, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup oil); decoct until all the water is evaporated, then strain OR decoct the herb in water alone, then strain and add the oil and continue with the decoction until only the oil remains.

with Volative Oils(mint, camphor, rose, etc): Steep the dried and powdered herbs directly in the oil and let the mixture stand for 1 or 2 days before straining.

One important note on this is that you do not want to scorch or burn the oil in preparation. It's a slow process, which usually takes hours, a crockpot, thermometer, cheesecloth are often recommended on some sites.

 

[melodee]

Thanks VWVixon for your infusion guide.

 

[HoneyDew]

I have never used Amla oil - not enough to compare.

But emu oil is my favorite oil of any.

 

[Honey6928215]

Where can you purchase this Emu oil?

 

[brooklyngal73]

Yes, thanx so much!!

Now I will attempt to make carrot oil...

Thanks VWVixon for your infusion guide.

 

[brooklyngal73]

I'm the complete opposite--used amla, but too cheap to buy emu.

I have never used Amla oil - not enough to compare.

But emu oil is my favorite oil of any.

 

[LaNecia]

Ya'll are welcome!!

 

[melodee]

Where can you purchase this Emu oil?

At health stores, but it's cheapest to buy from LB Processors (they have a 2 for 1 sale going on).

 

[sareca]

I only use emu oil on cuts, burns, or acne. I've never tried it on my skin or hair. I haven't used amla oil at all.

 

[XXXtacy]

At health stores, but it's cheapest to buy from LB Processors (they have a 2 for 1 sale going on).

Dont know about it being the cheapest by its where I purchase my emu oil.

Have not had any Amla oil but I use Emu on my body and on my edges. I dont know if Emu is helping my edges but my hair feels softer...

 

[AtlantaJJ]

interesting!

Keep in mind, though, emu is an oil(can be a carrier) and alma is really an extract from Indian gooseberry and not an oil in itself (it needs a carrier).

I like Emu much better as it is quick to penetrate and has an antiinflammatory quality to it. Good for itchy scalp.

Are we talking Dabur amla? To me, there is a big difference between amla in a sesame oil base and amla in mineral oil.

I am thinking of getting the amla powder and making my own oil. Maybe i'll mix it in emu oil for the ultimate effect.

I'm going to do this because I have organic Amla oil from Henna SOOQ + I have the emu oil. Seems like I would have the best of both worlds this way! I also have Henna Sooq's amla oil. I wouldn't be without either to be honest because they are helping me greatly with my hair thinning issues.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

I've never tried emu on the length of my hair but it did spark regrowth in my relaxer burnt crown, wonderful for scalp massages. I tried alma as a prepoo, did it for at least two months and I really don't get the hype.

 

[chickory_bee]

I have used both and I prefer Emu hands down. Amla is too heavy for my fine strands and I am offended by the smell. Emu I could apply heavily without the greasiness. I used to mix it with EO's and my hair and skin loved me. I am experimenting with just coconut oil this year, otherwise I would be back on my Emu wagon!

 

[missyanne]

what is LB processors? site please