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Kayode from Philadelphia
October 14, 2011
| Pros | Cheap, natural, good for hair apparently. |
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| Cons | highly comedogenic, oil shine after application, oily pillow |
| Bottom line | I read the rave reviews and bought the extra virgin unrefined coconut oil from GNC. I used it basically as a moisturizer after applying toner. 2 weeks later, I had a MASSIVE breakout and NO this was not my skin purging itself. Why? Cos I broke out in places I had never even had acne before. It's the worst. It may work for some but if you have oily skin, watch out. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $8.00 |
| Acne severity | severe |
wstnat from KL
October 11, 2011
| Pros | Heals cystic acne Disinfects wounds (punctured skin) Reduces redness Unclogs pores Moisturizes skin (noticeable within a week) Great for minor burns |
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| Cons | Irritates the eyes Can feel a little greasy to touch |
| Bottom line | I have oily, acne-prone skin and coconut oil works really well, nonetheless. This is my second time trying it. T, I didn't apply it the right way and applied way too much oil so I broke out. I was very skeptical and fearful at first but a little goes a long way. In the morning, I use a facial cotton pad to apply in gentle strokes a thin layer over my skin and leave it alone. I do the same in the evening and that's it. I use homemade organic soap to wash and pat dry with a clean towel. Nothing else goes on (except for SPF sunscreen for those sunny beach days). I used to use tea tree oil for acne spots but now, I don't even have to touch it. Coconut oil does everything my skin needs. Unless you're leaving it overnight, avoid apply the oil around the eyes. It can start to sting very slightly through the day. The acne started to calm down and heal quick. There's less redness and my skin feels very smooth. There's the occasionally purging of whiteheads but the cystic acne completely stopped. The oil does feel a little greasy to touch compared to all other facial lotions and cream but it's 100% natural. You know you're using the right stuff for your skin when your dog wants to lick the oil right off your face. The strong coconut scent can be disconcerting to some but you'll be glad to know that the scent does fade out after an hour or so. Give it time and you'll see good results. You'd want to get extra-virgin or virgin coconut oil, oil that is cold-pressed and unrefined (as a few have mentioned here) and organic. The coconut scent is full-bodied and sweet, almost creamy and earthy. Just to add, I controlled my acne, free from any oral and topical medication with good nutrition, identifying my food intolerance, staying hydrated all day and with coconut oil. No other combination has worked as well for me. Hope this helps! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Christin from Charlotte, NC
September 26, 2011
| Pros | Soothing Heals scars and active acne quickly Strengthens Skin Moisturizing |
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| Bottom line | The quick verson of my story: I was on antibiotics for my acne for almost 10 yrs and stopped all medications about a year ago. Since then I've been struggling to find a way to cure (or at least tame) my acne naturally. I just started using raw, unrefined, organic, extra virgin coconut oil. I had tried jojoba oil for about 3 months and really really really wanted it to work for me, but it just didn't. I was scared to try coconut oil b/c I had read that it clogs pores and caused additional break outs in some people. I'm so glad I tried it because I notice a clear difference in my skin. After using it for just two days I noticed that my acne scars were healing very quickly and my skin was softer and smoother. Also, new cysts are less painful and come and go more quickly. I'm still working with my diet and exploring food sensitivity to try to figure out the underline cause of my acne, but the coconut oil is definitely working with my skin and not against it. I would say my skin has moved from moderately severe to moderately light. LOVE IT!!!! How I use it: After washing my face with a mild facial wash, I rub the coconut oil all over my face. I focus on area's that need the most healing and massage my face for about 3-5 mins. Then I steam my face with a hot wash cloth to open up the pores. I used the wash cloth to remove excess oil. I use the wash cloth to steam and remove excess oil 2-3 times. Lastly, I treat active acne with tea tree oil. My face feels clean and moisturized. I do this in the morning and in the evening. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $10.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
hushpuppygrrl from New Orleans
August 30, 2011
| Pros | antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, soothing, anti-candida, great for hair, as a face moisturizer, clears up acne |
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| Cons | eye irritant, make sure to buy 100% unrefined virgin coconut oil (not milk, organic recommended but haven't noticed a big difference) |
| Bottom line | I absolutely LOVE virgin unrefined coconut oil for my skin! I use it as my regular moisturizer after washing my face and applying whatever OTC acne treatment I'm trying at the time. It always leaves my face smooth and happy. Its also great for hair as its the only oil that penetrates the shaft. Also, as shown in this published medical study http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17651080 , Coconut oil is useful in treating candida so if you have that problem, I would definitely recommend it! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $8.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
*treehugger*
August 30, 2011
| Pros | smells delicious :) makes skin smooth healthy when taken internally |
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| Cons | small break out a little heavy |
| Bottom line | I got NOW Foods Organic Virgin Unrefined Coconut Oil as a moisturizer. I'd been using aloe before. It worked well, but it wasn't really moisturizing, so I decided to combine a little aloe with coconut oil. I was extremely nervous about putting oil on my face, so just used a little. It made my face pretty smooth, but I noticed a few clogged pores after a while. Maybe those were just deep ones that had been brought to the surface, because I know it does that, but I didn't want to take a chance. I stopped putting it on my skin, but I do still put some (probably about a tablespoon) on whole grain toast every day. Tastes great!! I smells like coconut, but it actually doesn't have a strong flavor. If you're thinking about taking this internally but don't like the coconutty flavor, this is a good one. My skin has been pretty under control with this as a supplement. I really like this stuff :) |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $8.00 |
| Acne severity | light |
Kayla from Knoxville, TN
July 22, 2011
| Pros | Smells really good All-Natural Cheap Cleared skin for a while You can use it as a cooking oil |
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| Cons | Oily, heavy feeling when not in solid form Didn't work after a while Not good for oily skin |
| Bottom line | I have oily/combination skin and thought I would try this out since I'm switching to all-natural products and because I wanted something to control my acne. At first, I thought coconut oil was the greatest face wash to rain down from heaven. After a week, my acne had significantly improved. It stayed that way for almost a month, with just a pimple here or there instead of five or six like it was before. Well, after a month my skin just kind of returned to how it was. Maybe my body got used to it, whatever. So I started using it on my legs as a moisturizer BUT then my legs started to feel irritated from the oil, like itchy. Now I just use it to cook with. This might work for some people; I would buy it to see if it works for you, and if it doesn't then you can still use it to cook with. Be warned however: my friend used coconut oil on her face the same time as me, and after a week her face broke out reallly bad. |
| Recommended | No |
| Price paid | $8.00 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
2oldn2ys from KS
July 16, 2011
| Pros | Light, great smell, versatile head to toe, inside and out oil! |
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| Cons | Can become addictive and expensive if you don't buy in bulk. |
| Bottom line | I have been using this oil for about a month now. I am 50 and still get adult acne! I bought a jar at my local GNC for 12.50 for 16oz. You start out taking it internally slowly to let your system adjust. I found the best way to do it is to add as liquid to my daily yogurt. If you scoop it out as solid you actually get more than you intend. I take 1 tablespoon 3 x day. As the oil hits the cold yogurt it solidifies and reminds you of the chocolate coating on an ice cream bar. This oil is great for your hair,feet, body and face. After shower I let my pores close then use the oil. A little goes a long way. Give it time to soak in before bed. It has cleared my face and my acne scars are fading as well as my few age lines!! Use it on your feet then wear socks. I now have more energy and feel great. ONLY buy virgin UNREFINED oil. AVOID the cheap LOUANA at Wmart. Cheap price means REFINED which WILL clog pores and arteries! Right now it is summer here and 100 degrees or more and my face is not breaking out. With the right oil applied right you will see results. I just found that NUTIVA can be ordered online at Amazon. If you sign up for auto delivery you get the best price and can adjust delivery or stop anytime! I now have two 54oz jars coming to my house every 3 mo. so I never run out! You will find this oil addictive and necessary to your life. REMEMBER good oil is white and smells of coconut. If not, you have REFINED oil that will clog your skin and arteries! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $12.50 |
| Acne severity | moderate |
Coco from Canada
July 6, 2011
| Pros | Reduces inflammation Moisturises skin Extreeeemly healthy for you to use in cooking! Long lasting/A little goes a long way |
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| Cons | None beyond the smell, if you don't like the smell of coconut |
| Bottom line | It's an excellent moisturiser that doubles as an acne helper, and is an awesome cooking oil - however, if you don't like the taste of coconut, use the refined version because it doesn't have the smell or taste of coconut. Coconuts grow in tropical temperatures and therefore are not damaged by being refined with heat; however, I have not tried refined coconut oil on my face, so I can only attest to the use of extra virgin coconut oil (it's what my mom bought, so we won't be getting more until it runs nout). However, I do know of many people who had refined coconut oil work for them. Please note that you should be using PURE coconut oil; it SHOULD NOT BE MIXED WITH OTHER INGREDIENTS UNLESS YOU KNOW THE OTHER INGREDIENTS DON'T CAUSE ADVERSE REACTIONS ON YOUR SKIN!! I swear that this is why another reviewer claimed that it was the coconut oil that harmed their face - they never thought about (nor mentioned in their review) what other ingredients were in the coconut oil that might have caused the reaction! |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
Hugh from Canada
June 30, 2011
| Pros | - Your skin will glow the next morning - A little goes a long way; dont overdo it - Place over popped pimple and it will close it up, remove blemishes, and heal it overnight - Works better when ingested |
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| Cons | - Very oily - Smelly bedsheets |
| Bottom line | After repeated trial and error with coconut oil, I must say that ingesting it is the most effective means of curing acne. Applying it on externally only helps heal the scars and control breakouts but eating the stuff actually kills the bacteria within your body that starts the acne. You may not notice a difference at first, or perhaps start breaking out even more but that is just your body detoxing all of the bacteria and pushing it out. Take 5 teaspoons a day and after about a month, you will start to notice improvements. Be patient. It will certainly help improve your diet which will aid in eliminating acne. Ive been consistently eating it daily and my acne is practically gone, not to mention my skin looks incredibly healthy and vibrant. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Acne severity | moderate |
tommy from los angeles
June 5, 2011
| Pros | tames acne but doesnt dry it out good moisturizer esp during winter glow the next day a little goes a long way |
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| Cons | not to be used during summer stinks on bedsheets / pillowcases smell of an old folk tend to feel heavy |
| Bottom line | this is good for those with mild acne and dry skin. with my experience on coco oil, it doesnt totally heal acne but tames it. it is a good moisturizer that leaves a glow in the face the next day. |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Price paid | $4.00 |
| Acne severity | moderately severe |
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