Ingredient
Coconut Oil
INCI: Cocos Nucifera Oil
Rich tropical oil high in lauric acid. Highly comedogenic despite antibacterial properties.
Coconut oil is a natural plant oil rich in lauric acid that provides moisturizing and antimicrobial benefits. While popular in natural skincare, its high comedogenic rating makes it problematic for acne-prone and oily skin types.
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Comedogenic score: 4/5
Higher concern
Coconut Oil has a high comedogenic rating and is likely to clog pores. Reason: high concentration of comedogenic fatty acids.
Higher concern
Coconut Oil can feed Malassezia yeast and may trigger or worsen fungal acne. Reason: contains fatty acids that feed Malassezia yeast.
Low concern
Coconut Oil is generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Low concern
Coconut Oil has a low irritation potential and is well tolerated by most skin types.
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