Coconut Oil

I think coconut oil works moderately well. I used it for a long time with some results, but no miracles. I do really like the fact that it is natural. After using coconut oil I started some research into natural face products and I found this AMAZING company called In Love with Bodycare. They use coconut oil in a lot of their products, along with other natural ingredients. These products have seriously changed my life. My skin is always completely clear now. I haven't had a break out in a year. I can't even express how awesome the face wash and lotion is. YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS. I am someone who has tried everything, and I this is the only thing that has worked 100% for me. I know how awful it feels to have breakouts and this really, really works. Please check this company out, it is so, so worth it.

When I was 21 I started breaking out like never before. As a teenager the most I ever suffered with acne was the occasional spot. The day I turned 23, a cyst broke out on my face. I had no idea what it was, but when it became clear that it wasn't going away, and more started showing up I realized I had a problem. Three dermatologist visits, and four horrible rashes from the medicine they prescribed me later, (which caused my skin to age 20 years, for a few months), I grew fed up with the clinical approach. I tried all kinds of cleansers, skin care products and natural remedies. Nothing provided true relief. Finally a year and a half later I stumbled upon coconut oil while doing research on other natural cures. This was my last ditch effort, because my will and patience were running extremely thin. Long story short, the coconut oil has done WONDERS from my skin. I still have small break outs but it is NOWHERE near as bad as it used to be. Previously I was breaking out in new cysts every other week and I have only broken out in one cyst since I began (mid-october)-which was a result of an illness. That cyst cleared up COMPLETELY in two days from a combination of coconut oil and garlic (used topically). Please note though, that if you are using garlic topically you have to be EXTREMELY careful not to overdo it and burn your skin. Doing so is easy, and can cause your skin to scar. I recommend coconut oil HIGHLY to everyone suffering from acne. Ultimately I believe acne is cured best by diet and detoxification - which also contributed to the clearing of my cysts (Holler, master cleanse!), but coconut oil really helps in the endeavor. It is one of nature's strongest anti-bacterial agents, which is why it is so effective at killing acne. Don't lose all hope if you have cystic acne. Try coconut oil, because the worst that can happen is that it won't work for you.

this left my oily, clog-prone, acneic skin a wreck. i can't believe I thought this would be good as an *acne* treatment. approach w/ caution. (fyi, in my experience, only grapeseed oil hasn't broken me out, and even then only in very, very tiny quantities. olive oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil all ruined my skin).

I have been suffering from acne and eczema for about 25 years now and I have tried a lot of OTC medications but all of them either made my eczema worse or my acne worse so I decided to give coconut oil a try afer hearing about it from a friend. It leaves my skin smooth for the whole day and my acne is gone, spare the occasional small whitehead. It is GREAT!!!

I absolutely love this stuff! When I started college my face exploded with acne to the point I get at least 5 new ones each day. I had Whiteheads, blackheads, oily/combination skin, to cystic acne that ache and throbbed. I couldn't sleep on my side because the pillow hurt my face. My back and chest exploded with acne as well and I tried almost everything but some made it worse like Proactiv. Wanting to go to the natural approach I found this stuff on amazon and saw the raving reviews. Skeptical I even went on you tube to see it was for real. I decided to buy it and in the first 2 weeks I noticed a dramatic difference. Especially for my back acne. My skin didn't feel rough or patchy my skin was smoother and it look dewy at one point, and my cheeks weren't as red as before. My acne of course didn't disappear but I saw i haven't gotten new ones. I kept using it for 1 entire year and my skin is WAY MORE clearer than before. I still have the acne scars since I have hyper pigmentation. But I could easily cover it with makeup. No more bumps, patchy, aching pimples. Routine: Morning and Night -Wash face with a natural soap -Witch Hazel Toner -Differin or Epiduo once in a while. Mostly use it for a spot treatment - Coconut Oil I first get like a teaspoon and massage it all over my face and let it soak in a little bit. Then I gently dab it with a clean tissue paper to get rid of the excess oil. I hear many people say it feels heavy. I believe they just put too much on. A little goes a long way it should feel light but at the same time moisturizing. Oh yes for my back and chest. First I take a shower and put a little bit in my hands and rub it around till it melts. I then massage it on my chest and back till I feel its completely absorb. Your skin will feel smoother the longer you use it :]

Make sure to use extra virgin coconut oil because it is less likely to cloge pores. I had a massive breakout when I moved from a hot climate to a cold climate and I was under a lot of stress beccause of school. I literally tried everything and nothing seemed to make my skin better. I read a review on coconut oil and decided to give it a try. I dissolve coconut oil in warm water and soaked it in a cotton ball to dilute it a bit. Then I lightly dab it over my face after I wash with Cetaphil and tone with apple cider vinager. Once it soaks in your skin the magic will start to happen. i suggest trying it out on your neck or other sensitive area to see if you break out there afterward. If not then give it a go.

I started ingesting 2 Tbsp of coconut oil in a morning smoothie 2 months ago. My long time troubled cystic skin improved. But I had one cystic that would never go. Only ebb and flow. So irritated, a friend said put coconut oil straight on it. I did, before bed. The next morning I got in the shower. Used the usual cetaphil. Got out, looked in the mirror and it had erupted! It was gushing gross infected looking gunk. I hadn't touched it! I put more oil on it and it felt flat. The next day a big scab layer came off revealing a tiny spot, almost healed! I'm sticking with it!

I use pure, unrefined coconut oil as a moisturizer 2x a day. Other steps in my regimen: no commercial beauty products whatsoever. I wash my face with baking soda, tone with ACV, drink 1tbsp of ACV a day, and moisturize with the pure coconut oil. Important to note: I also cut out nearly all dairy products about 4 months ago. (I'm of Asian descent and definitely lactose intolerant.) Results: No new major zits in over a month, for the first time in 2-3 years. When small zits happen, they dry up quickly and don't leave as much hyperpigmentation and scarring behind as I'm used to from before. My skin has more of a glow, and interestingly, my stomach feels better, too. I'm on my way to being clear, knock on wood, and will probably save over $150 dollars this year on commercial beauty products in the meantime. Conclusion: since I'm doing a combination of new things, it's hard to know exactly what effect the coconut oil is having. But I intend to keep up with it, and really enjoy using it!

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.

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!