In certain cases, the very popular coconut product has been shown to be ineffective.
For a long time, there has been talk about the medicinal and beauty benefits of coconut oil, about its properties that have a beneficial effect on the skin and hair, healing scars and slowing down the aging of the skin.
However, there are cases when coconut oil burdens the face, closes the pores and prevents the skin from breathing, contributes to the face looking tired and does not prevent the appearance of acne.
According to Joshua Zaichner, a dermatologist and scientist at Mount Sinai Hospital, coconut oil is still "tough" on the face:
"Although this oil has many benefits, it still clogs pores. Basically, coconut oil is very saturated and instead of being absorbed into the skin, it will stay on it. It is especially not recommended for people who are prone to acne and blackheads," he said.
Although coconut oil is rich in vitamin E, linoleic acid that soothes irritated skin, this oil has not proven to be good in the fight against acne and pimples.
Only in some cases, it has been shown to be excellent against skin inflammation and acne.
"Here we have to keep in mind, not the healing properties of the oil, but the genes. Certain skin types are very comfortable with coconut oil, others are not. Some are very sensitive to this product, others are not, and in those cases genetics plays an important role," continues the dermatologist.
Perhaps the only way to determine whether coconut oil really suits your face is to try it.
"You should be very careful, because there are lotions and anti-acne gels and creams on the market that have a much better effect," advises Dr. Zaichner, reports Elle.
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