Coconut Oil On Skin.

Aug 24, 2015

Amy H.

I've heard so much controversy around coconut oil for your face. Me and my friend both use it cold pressed, organic, unrefined on our face after toner and before moisturiser or bb cream. we've been doing it for well over a year and have had no bad affects from it. For me personally it keeps my skin hydrated throughout the day because if I just wear moisturiser it can get tight feeling. I can't remember if I already asked if it's okay to keep using it or not because it won't let me scroll up to read what I already wrote. I heard jojoba oil is great but I can't. get pure jojoba oil where I live and would prefer not to use non organic.

Aug 24, 2015

Becca J.

Technically coconut oil is only a sealant so it doesn't actually moisturise it only seals in the moisture that your skin already produces

Aug 24, 2015

Aurora S.

^and technically that's how all moisturizers work.
As long a your apply it on damp skin you will be fine.

Moisture=water, not oils.

The thing about water is it can evaporate which it why you need some type of emollient or occlusive agent(sealants of different degrees on how much they can 'lock in') to keep the moisture (water) on the skin.
Then there are humectants which attracts water from the environment or within the skin and bring it to the surface so that it has moisture. They bring moisture to the surface but they can't keep it there which is why a moisturizer with both humectants and emollients are good.

Regular moisturizers will have water, a humectant and/or emollients plus things that help it all bind together as well as other things like vitamins, extracts, thickeners, alcohols, fragrance etc.
it's the water that is moisture the other stuff in conventional moisturizers can cause issues with those with sensitive skin or allergies

So yes, I do think oils in general can be a good way to keep your skin moisturized, it can be nice knowing exactly what's going on your face and how simple it is.
Just be sure your face is slightly damp when you apply it, if you face is dry then you're just adding a layer of oil that isn't keeping your skin moisturized due to the lack of moisture there and that can cause the tight feeling and as if it's not being moisturized

Aug 24, 2015

Livi H.

If your skin loves coconut oil then go ahead and keep using it. Some people break out from it because sometimes it clogs pores for some people. Also some people are allergic, if your skin loves it keep using it. I'm also one of those people that just LOVES coconut oil and don't break out from out. By the way coconut oil is also moisturizing and is not just a sealant. Coconut oil is also anti fungal and anti bacterial as well as moisturizing. I use coconut oil as my lip balm as well.

Aug 24, 2015

Livi H.

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