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Does coconut oil really clog pores?

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(@zaaacdy)

Posted : 10/12/2016 11:06 pm

Hi, I bought this moisturizer recently because my face is really dry and sensitive due to accutane. I search the ingredients online and found out that one of its ingredients cocos nucifera oil is actually coconut oil! Im now afraid that it will clog my pores. Although it says in the label that the product is noncomedogenic. Been using it for 3 days and doesnt really notice any negative effect. Should I trust the noncomedogenic label?

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(@brainsnbeauty)

Posted : 10/29/2016 8:37 am

Coconut clogged my pores and I have moderate acne. The only oils that haven't clogged my pores are jojoba oil and argan oil. I say if the coconut oil is in the bottom of the ingredients list, it may not do much harm to your skin.

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(@ari-abdul)

Posted : 11/17/2016 12:23 pm

It depends on the skin but also on the product/quality of the oil
If it's refined, usually it will clog the pores. Try organic, cold-pressed coconut oil.

I read somewhere that some people who try out coconut oil will get breakouts because of the "purging phase" where the skin is going through a detox. It'll take about 1-2 months for some people. I say if you breakout, don't get freaked out and give up easily. Give your skin some time to adjust.

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