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IN VITRO STUDY⚠ LABORATORY CELL STUDY; DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE EFFECTS ON INTACT HUMAN SKIN.
Moisturizes and reduces inflammation in skin cells in the lab.
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SKINCARE
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Coconut Oil for Skin
RESEARCH
- Moisturizes dry skin
- Reduces inflammation
- Can clog pores
- Works on baby skin
COMMUNITY
- Softens body skin
- Breaks out faces
- Dries some skin
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SAFETYPeople with acne-prone skin should patch-test first, as coconut oil clogs pores in many individuals.
WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
ALL 15 ON PUBMED ↗BASED ON 15 PUBMED STUDIES
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META-ANALYSIS⚠ MAJORITY OF TRIALS ENROLLED RELATIVELY MATURE PRETERM INFANTS; GENERALIZABILITY TO EXTREMELY PREMATURE INFANTS UNCLEAR.
Protects premature infant skin from water loss and infection.
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RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL⚠ SMALL SAMPLE; SHORT 15-DAY DURATION; RESULTS MAY NOT GENERALIZE TO LONG-TERM USE OR OTHER SKIN TYPES.
Protects hand skin from damage caused by repeated hand sanitizer use.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
READ THREADS ON REDDIT ↗COMMUNITY SENTIMENT
50% positive
“Just a few things for those who wanna try it out: * Spot test, because while coconut oil didn't make me break out, it did make my face more dry and gave me more wrinkles. * If using as a hair treatment, make sure you've rinsed it out REALLY WELL if you live someplace cold. You don't wanna go outside and have your hair turn to stone.”
U/STUBBORNGIRL ↗“I am completely in love with coconut oil. I put it on in the shower and pat myself dry. I've never had softer skin in my life. And it's put a decent dent in my kp as well!”
U/ATIONSTATION1 ↗“I love love LOVE coconut oil. I use it in my coffee, as moisturizer on my lands, legs, feet and elbow and I use it in baking recipes, smoothies, etc... But it breaks my face out like a mofo =( I can take my eye makeup off with it but that's about it where my face is concerned.”
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