If you have problems with damaged hair, split ends, coconut oil is worth trying as a pre- or/and post-wash treatment. Try it at your own risk.Īs for hair care, coconut oil has pretty solid research showing that it can penetrate into the hair very well (better than mineral oil and sunflower oil) and it can prevent hair protein loss as well as combing damage. While some claim that it worked wonders on their acne others say that it gave them serious blackheads and zits. people commenting in forums) shows that people have mixed experiences. Though comedogenic ratings are not very reliable, anecdotal evidence (i.e. acnes but at the same time, both Lauric Acid and coconut oil have a very high comedogenic rating (4 out of 5). Its main fatty acid, Lauric Acid has some research showing that it is a promising ingredient against evil acne-causing bacteria, P. The question is if it is good or bad for acne-prone skin. So when it comes to dry skin, coconut oil is a goodie, no question there. A double-blind research confirmed that extra virgin coconut oil is as effective in treating xerosis (aka very dry skin) as mineral oil. Another study found that coconut oil is more effective than mineral oil in treating mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (aka eczema) in children. The saturated nature of coconut oil also means that it is a heavy-duty-oil ideal for dry skin types. Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic PolyglyceridesĪcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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