Ingredient glossary
Coconut Oil
INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil
Solid and proven
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What it does
- barrier support
- softening
- antimicrobial
moderate evidenceLiterature on lauric-acid-rich coconut oil shows strong moisturizing and antimicrobial effects but also high comedogenicity on facial skin.
On a label: usually effective at 2-20%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- very dry
- body
- hair
Approach with care
- acne prone
- oily
- fungal acne prone
- Clogs poresHigh
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- humectants
- occlusives
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