Has the hot summer season resulted in an eruption of those much-dreaded pimples and blackheads? Has your mission to find a suitable treatment been futile? Well, don’t lose heart, because there is a product that is already available at your home that could be useful in treating the problem of acne.

Well, it is coconut oil we are talking about. Wondering how it can help treat your acne? Keep reading to know more.

Facts About Acne:

Acne is a skin condition that is usually faced by adolescents (1). As youngsters move out of this stage of adolescence, their outbreak of acne tends to decrease. However, some people have the disadvantage of having to deal with it their entire life, continuing well into adulthood. The reason people dread acne is because it causes dryness, redness of the skin, black heads and white heads, pimples, nodules and even result in permanent scarring. The cause of acne is not just oily skin as most of us think. There are numerous causes that involve stress, improper eating habits, genetics, infections as well as hormones.

Most acne medications that are available usually contain certain chemicals that may be harmful to the skin. The best solution while dealing with acne is to opt for natural remedies that can be applicable to all skin types.

How Does Coconut Oil Help?

Coconut oil is an easily available product, and, therefore, is seen to be an effective treatment. It nourishes the skin and helps keep it healthy. It does not contain harsh chemicals, preservatives or additives. Another advantage of coconut oil is that in comparison to other acne medications, it is economically more feasible.

Coconut oil is useful as it contains antifungal, antibacterial and antioxidant properties(2) that help prevent breakouts. The oil soothes inflammation and the redness of the skin that can be caused by acne. Certain compounds in the oil, like Vitamin K and capric acid, prevent the formation of acne scars and reduce those that are already present.

Coconut oil unclogs pores and increases metabolism, all of which helps to balance out the hormones that cause acne. Thus, using it helps to decrease future breakouts, leaving skin healthier and more radiant.

Using Coconut Oil For Acne Treatment:

There are two ways in which coconut oil can be used to treat acne – it can either be used internally or externally.

When taken internally, it can either be mixed with another drink or added it to the food you are eating. This way, it can be consumed without much hassle.

The other way of using the coconut treatment is its external application. This is done by applying the oil to the spot where the acne is surfacing. Rub it lightly on the required area and keep it for some time. Initially, in some cases, this may cause the person to have an ever greater outbreak of acne, but this should not be a cause of worry. This is bound to happen, and within one or two weeks from the time of using, it will start to clear up and can even disappear completely.

Sometimes, when coconut oil is kept at low temperatures, it tends to thicken and becomes more oily. However, no matter what state it is in, its healing properties are just as effective.

In order to receive the proper benefits of coconut oil, it is necessary to use organic, virgin, cold pressed coconut oil and not the refined oil. The refined oil is likely to contain chemicals and preservatives that may have adverse effects on different skin types. Coconut oil is certainly easy to get your hands on, and is seen to be an effective and easily available method of treating acne.

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by Maanasi Radhakrishnan via STYLECRAZE