Comedogenic Chart
The reason why coconut oil is used in skin care is due to the ability of coconut oil to break down harmful free radicals in the body, which prematurely age the skin and destroy the underlying tissues. With acne, aging, sensitive and couperose skins, the skin tissue requires as much protection as possible. Remember that Coconut oil is rich in capric and lauric acid, which are 2 antimicrobial agents that can actually help acne!
Here’s a really helpful article from Essential U. We hear about “non-comedogenic” ingredients all the time, but do you know what “non-comedogenic” really means, and what the implications are for your skin type? It’s not totally straightforward. For instance, individual ingredients behave differently when they are combined with each other. And that’s only one of the factors to consider. Check out the article to learn more.
