Summer Skin Care the Natural Way: How Emu Oil Can Help You Glow All Season Long

As the days grow longer and the sun gets stronger, your skin faces new challenges. Summer brings warmth, fun, and outdoor adventure—but it can also bring dryness, sunburn, breakouts, and irritation. Fortunately, there’s a gentle, natural way to support your skin through it all: by turning to time-tested ingredients like emu oil and other plant-based products that work with your body, not against it.

Why Natural Skin Care in Summer Matters

During summer, your skin produces more sweat and oil, is exposed to more UV radiation, and may face environmental stress from chlorine, saltwater, and air pollution. Traditional skincare products often rely on harsh chemicals or synthetic ingredients that can strip or overcorrect, leading to more problems down the road. That’s where natural skin care shines.

Plant-based oils, botanical extracts, and mineral-based sunscreens offer nourishment, balance, and real results—without irritating your skin’s delicate barrier.

Emu Oil: Nature’s Skin-Soothing Secret

One of the most powerful natural allies for summer skin is emu oil. Derived from the fat of the emu bird, emu oil is prized for its:

• Deep hydration: Emu oil penetrates below the surface, delivering moisture where it’s needed most—without leaving a greasy film.
• Anti-inflammatory properties: Great for calming skin after sun exposure, bug bites, or heat-induced flare-ups.
• Non-comedogenic benefits: Emu oil won’t clog pores, making it safe for acne-prone or sensitive skin.
• Skin barrier support: Its rich composition of omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids helps strengthen the skin’s natural defenses.

You can apply pure emu oil directly to your face, body, or even your scalp, or look for natural skincare products that include emu oil as a key ingredient.

5 Summer Skin Tips Using Natural Products

Hydrate After Sun Exposure - A light application of Songline Pure Emu Oil after being in the sun to replenish moisture, reduce inflammation and soothe irritation.

Cleanse Gently - Switch to a non-foaming, oil-based or milky cleansers like Songline Body Wash or Bar Soaps with ingredients like coconut oil, goat milk, manuka honey, jojoba and emu oil to avoid stripping natural oils.

Exfoliate Naturally - Use gentle exfoliants like Songline Polishing Face Scrub with Brown and Cane Sugars, Vitamin E Oil and Emu Oil once or twice a week to keep pores clear and skin bright.

Moisturize Morning and Night - Apply Pure Emu Oil alone or our lightweight Songline Body Silk Lotion with the additional Antioxidant Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil to battle sun damage and lock in hydration; or Songline Face Cream with Emu and Argan Oil, Chamomile and Calendula to calm skin without clogging pores.

Don’t Forget Your Lips -  Keep them soft and hydrated with Songline Emu Oil and Honey "Bombs" – boosted with Manuka Honey in Unflavored and Lavendar-Mint Flavors

Final Thoughts

Summer skincare doesn’t have to be complicated—or chemical-laden. With a few mindful swaps and a little help from nature’s remedies like emu oil, you can keep your skin healthy, resilient, and radiant all season long.

Whether you're heading to the beach, hitting the trails, or simply soaking up sunshine in your backyard, your skin deserves care that nourishes from the inside out. Stay natural, stay glowing, and let your skin breathe this summer.