Coconut Oil for Acne? MYTH!

Coconut Oil for Acne? MYTH!

I actually can understand why someone who is desperately looking for relief from their acne might turn to coconut oil.  It contains lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, which have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It can help to kill yeast and parasites which improves digestion, and it can also boost your immune system to fight infections.

HOWEVER the molecule for coconut oil is very small and will CLOG pores.  It is highly comedogenic.

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