Here’s what derms want you to know before you slather on the coconut oil.
So how beneficial is adding coconut oil to your skin care routine, really?
That depends, starting with the key in of coconut oil you use on your skin.
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(More on that later.)
With that said, it won’t hurt to try it and see for yourself.
Should You Use Coconut Oil on Your Face?
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Despite the antibacterial and antimicrobial properties of coconut oil, it’s not the greatest acne-fighter.
“I also don’t recommend coconut oil for use as a sunscreen,” says Friedler.
“There’s not enough evidence to support its use in this role.
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It’s recommended your skin be protected instead with a broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s at least SPF 30.
The popular brand uses an all-natural cold-press extraction process to yield pure, nutrient-rich coconut oil.
First, use cold-pressed unrefined virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil on your skin.
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