Coconut Oil

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.

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 :]

I starting taking the pills from whole foods for 10.99 and noticed more energy and less hunger attacks. Only took two a day and they recommended 4-9 per meal. then purchased the organic unrefined spectrum kind from whole foods for 6.99. Wow. I have had severe acne for the last 4 years and used everything from boscia to ahava to weleda (all natural products). Put the coconut oil on my hair, face and body last night and already notice an incredible difference. Had it in a smoothie and vanilla ice cream, my body is changing. The energy, the glow, the decrease in hunger. It seems as though the excess fat in my body is going away. I almost feel as though it has changed my entire life. I feel renewed. I recommend this to anyone.

FYI: I am 21 yo and pregnant. And I have been oil cleaning and moisturizing for 2 1/2 months. Since I am pregnant, I am unable to continue the use of my prescribed acne medication (Benzoyl cream...or whatever it's called). So after I stopped using the acne cream, I noticed my skin started to breakout with deep pimples with the use of just my Aveeno gentle foam cleanser and Vichy cream. After much research I decided to try oil cleansing and moisturizing with coconut oil. It has been two months and my skin loves it! In the mornings I splash water on my face and use a Norwex cloth to gently wipe my face, then I use Loreal Toner for mature skin (I like to use it because it does not dry out my face as much as an acne toner would). The I apply the coconut oil as a moisturizer. ** I found my nose did not like to be moisturizer with coconut oil, so I use virgin olive oil just on my nose.** In the evening, (with or without makeup on) I get my face wet and then rub a dime size of coconut oil all over my face for 30sec, then I get my Norwex cloth wet with hot water, ring it out and place it on my face until it's room temperature. I do this twice to pulling the oil and dirt to the surface. Then I gently use the Norwex cloth to wipe off the coconut oil. I rinse my face afterwards. Apply toner. And apply coconut oil and olive oil to moisturize. If I do have a problem pimple I use tea tree oil to treat it, if I don't pop it and just treat it, it goes away in a few days. Hope this helps anyone! I was so surprised by the results of coconut oil and kind of felt like a hippy but it was worth trying it out.

As long as one eats healthy foods (good fats, fiber, protein, leavy greens) and uses coconut oil on skin, skin should look better, and one will feel happier about oneself. Above all, slash away the bad habits of picking, scratching, and busting open pimples... just use the coconut oil, and whiteheads will probably form, but do not pick them, just let them take their course, and soon, they will stop coming altogether and one will have beautiful skin.

I put the coconut oil on my face after I 1) scrub with water and a cloth 2) massage in acv 3) wipe off acv 4) use queen helenes mint julep masque. After those steps I rub some all over my face and go to bed. I love waking up in the morning with glowing cheeks~ give it a try

I am loving this stuff! I have oily skin, and moderately severe acne. I used to use a lot of drying products loaded with chemicals and it would do nothing for my acne. I ended up spending many years and dollars on products that never worked! I have only recently started using natural products for my acne, and it has worked wonders for me! I use coconut oil twice a day every day, Retin-A everyday before bed, honey masks twice a day, and aspirin and honey mask every other day, it has gotten my skin to where I want it! Finally! Yes, it DOES bring the pimple to a head, but that is a GOOD thing! And it lasts a long time! I have been using it a month and two day, and I'm only about 1/4 of the way through it! It has worked wonders for me, and I LOVE it! There is no way I wold use any drugstore product again, Coconut Oil beats them all! And relative to what you pay for it, Coconut oil pretty much pays for itself. So it's a very good investment to make for your skin!

I'm shocked. I've always had trouble with my combination skin and I hate trying new things because my face is so sensitive. I bought a jar of this a few months ago to eat in oatmeal (for thyroid boost) and just started putting it on my face a month ago. Wow! Took about 3 weeks to get used to...I think it exfoliates a bit, so it made my skin look flaky and oily at first, but stay with it. I'm glowing now! I just dab some on after a shower and then get my hands wet to smooth it around, so I don't have to put on too much that way. I let it dry for 5 mins and then put on a little mineral makeup. My skin has never looked better, ever. They will delete the brand name -starts with N. Got in online at -starts with A. :) Lasts forever. Get a little empty plastic jar from the drugstore to keep some in so you don't get germs in the big jar.

Coconut oil has done wonders for my skin. I have a small amount of acne but pretty severe scarring. I use epiduo at night with the tiniest little scrape of coconut oil all over my face. In the morning I wash with cetaphil and use the tiniest little bit of coconut oil as moisturiser. If coconut oil is breaking you out you are using too much. You only need a scrape the size of half a pea for your whole face. I also use a home made Baking soda and coconut oil face scrub once a week. My skin is clearing rapidly, feels so soft and is glowing! luuuurve it!

I have struggled with moderate acne since my early teens. I'm now 23. I've been on several different types of birth control since I was 14, and I recently got off all hormonal birth control this past summer (aug 2011). My hormones went crazy trying to balance out after stopping birth control, and my skin broke out worse than ever. I found this site with a little knowledge of the benefit of coconut oil and after reading the reviews, I tried it out for myself. I use it with Apple-Cider Vinegar. I make a 50/50 solution of Braggs Organic Apple-Cider Vinegar and Water, and use it as a toner after washing my face with a natural bar of soap. After applying the ACV solution with a cotton pad, I moisturize with about 1/8tsp of coconut oil. I added essential oils of tea tree, lavender and bergamot to the coconut oil, which I think is really helping. For a regular sized jar of coconut oil, I added about 25 drops of tea tree, 30 drops of lavender, and 30 drops of bergamot. Make sure the coconut oil is melted so the essential oils can be evenly distributed. I started seeing results immediately. In the first two days, any pimples under the surface came to a head, and I had a bit of scarring from those for about a week, but after that, I barely get any new pimples (only minor ones), and my scars started fading quickly. I have combination skin, so I've always had a really shiny t-zone, and since I've been doing this routine, I noticed a significant improvement in the tone, texture and appearance of my skin. When I first put the coconut oil on my skin, it feels a bit greasy and looks kind of oily, but absorbs quickly and leaves my face glowing and fresh looking. It took about a month for me to feel confident that this was working, so don't be discouraged! Everyone heals differently!