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Emollient

Cocos Nucifera Oil

Often labeled as: Coconut Oil

The highly moisturizing but notoriously pore-clogging oil.

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Overall Safety Caution
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 4 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A heavy plant oil rich in saturated fats (mostly lauric acid). While it is deeply nourishing and antibacterial, its molecular structure makes it highly comedogenic for the face.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply moisturizes the body and hair, and melts away waterproof makeup.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

If you are acne-prone, keep this away from your face. It is fantastic for the body.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It clears acne because it is antibacterial.

The Science

While lauric acid kills bacteria, the heavy oil itself clogs the pore, often causing massive cystic breakouts.