Want to use coconut oil for face glow?
It’s not so simple.
Skin pros break down the perks of the ingredient, plus when to avoid it altogether.
However, the so-called miracle ingredient can also bebehind breakouts, so the hype died off a bit.
There are many choices when it comes to coconut oil, says Suzanne Audley, an esthetician atSilver Mirror.
The two that we see in skin care are typically virgin coconut oil or fractionated coconut oil.
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Essentially, coconut oils key function in beauty is hydration.
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizing agent, says Rachel Nazarian, MD, a board-certified dermatologist withSchweiger Dermatology.
But lets get into the specifics.
It also melts into the skin easily with a little gentle rubbing, and it can feel cosmetically elegant.
This is why some people find it helpful when dealing with acne.
Those medium chain fatty acids have strong antibacterial effects that can help with inflammation.
But that said, it may not bequiteright for everyone with breakouts.
So what are the downsides?
You know how youre often told to look for beauty products that are non-comedogenic?
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Yeah, well coconut oils the opposite.
On the comedogenic scale, coconut oil is a four on a one-to-five scale, says Audley.
So if youre prone to clogged pores, coconut oil use on the face may be an issue.
Also, it tends to sit on top of your pores and back things upits heavy.
But it really all depends on the throw in of coconut oil youre working with.
Audley notes that fractionated coconut oil would be a better choice if you get acne because it doesnt solidify.
Be cautious though, if you have finicky skin.
Just like anything else when it comes to our skin, we are all different, says Audley.
Just because one thing works for one person does not mean it works for everyone.
Everyones skin responds to things differently.
Or, ya know, you could just stick to using it in the kitchen.
The less exposure to heat means that more antioxidants and nutrients are retained.
But this benefit is also why itsnotgood in other skin types.
In this situation, consider coconut oil the metaphorical lunch meat.
Loretta Ciraldo, MDa Miami-based board-certified dermatologist and the founderDr.
Loretta Skincare, previously told Well+Good.
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