When I decided to try a natural coconut oil acne treatment it was mainly down to the fact that the olive oil I was using in my oil cleansing method seemed quite thick and I wanted to see if coconut oil would be a good substitute.
Virgin coconut oil can be applied directly to the skin or taken orally, my experience was only in using it as a topical treatment. If you have used olive oil before then in comparison the coconut oil is much thinner and runnier!
So why can coconut oil be good for acne?
Coconut oil is made up of a large volume of lauric acid which is known for being very anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral. These properties help prevent bacterial infections, which helps fight acne since one of the main causes are the bacteria Propionibacterium Acnes (P.Acnes).
A coconut oil acne treatment is also good for its cooling properties, which can relieve red and inflamed skin acne. It is also thought to resemble the natural oils produced by your skin and should be less likely to clog your pores. Since it is absorbed into the skin, it also offers more protection against the sun.
My experience with coconut oil acne treatment?
After a day or two I noticed that my skin seemed to be getting a little worse. However, this was the oil drawing the toxins and impurities out of the pore. The breakout didn't last long and cleared up after a couple of days.
I've had good results with coconut oil for acne but one oil wont work for everyone just like one acne treatment wont work for everyone. It's easy to try and if the initial breakout doesn't clear after a couple of weeks, then you may have an allergy or it just doesn't work with your skin type and you can stop using it and try something different.
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