functional

Coconut Oil

Evidence tier

MODERATE

Evidence score

HQ studies

Total studies

Goal scores

Acne

6 studies

Brightening

6 studies

Barrier

6 studies

Anti Aging

6 studies

Hydration

6 studies

Sebum

6 studies

Sensitivity

6 studies

Interactions

antagonism · Salicylic Acid

Coconut oil is comedogenic (rating 4/5) and can clog pores, counteracting the pore-clearing effect of salicylic acid.

myth · Hyaluronic Acid

Myth: "coconut oil is the best moisturizer." While emollient, its high comedogenicity (4/5) makes it unsuitable for acne-prone facial skin.

Citations

PMID:32127964
The Role of Coconut Oil to Increase Expression of MMP-9, PDGF-BB, and TGF-β1 in NIH-3T3 Cell Line.
DOI:10.1159/000313516
Effect of Topical Application of Virgin Coconut Oil on Skin Components and Antioxidant Status during Dermal Wound Healing in Young Rats
PMID:24320105
The effect of topical virgin coconut oil on SCORAD index, transepidermal water loss, and skin capacitance in mild to moderate pediatric atopic dermatitis: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial.
PMID:31267223
Topical application of coconut oil to the skin of preterm infants: a systematic review.
PMID:39848368
Development and evaluation of chitosan-coated virgin coconut oil-asiatic acid-loaded nanoemulgel for enhanced wound management.
DOI:10.11113/jt.v62.1248
The Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil Loaded Solid Lipid Particles (VCO-SLPs) on Skin Hydration and Skin Elasticity

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