Ingredient
Coconut Oil
Plant oil · INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil
Reviewed by Elysiana, licensed esthetician
How we read it
Highly comedogenic
Known to clog pores. If you break out easily, this is the one to skip.
Is Coconut Oil comedogenic?
Yes. Coconut Oil is a known pore-clogging ingredient, and we read it as highly comedogenic. If you're acne-prone, it's worth avoiding, especially when it sits near the top of an ingredient list.
Why we read it this way
A rich plant oil high in lauric acid. Widely reported to clog pores, especially on the face and on acne-prone skin.
The nuance
Many people use it body-wide without issues; the concern is concentrated, leave-on use on breakout-prone areas.
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