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9. Non-Virgin Coconut Oil
Some acne remedies are only safe with proper use. Coconut oil is an acne remedy that aids the liver’s ability to flush toxins and prevent buildup in the blood.
Coconut oil energizes your cells and removes dead skin cells that clog pores. It penetrates the skin’s surface, oiling acne plugs and encouraging them to dislodge with gentle massage. Coconut oil also balances bacteria and yeast production, reducing inflammation and terminating the development of dead skin hyperproliferation.
Each of these are incredibly beneficial factors, but they only apply when using virgin coconut oil. It contains fatty acids, which provide cells with an energy boost. Only virgin coconut oil can fight the growth of candida and other germs and microbes caused by acne. When doubled as a topical and internal treatment, coconut oil presents even more benefits.
The non-comedogenic and antioxidant properties in virgin coconut oil are destroyed during the refining process. The oil is stripped of the intrinsic antimicrobials and detoxifying components your body needs. Should the coconut oil go through hydrogenation as well, harmful trans-fatty acids may be mixed with it creating more skin and facial issues.
Be advised that some acne sufferers have reported worse acne flare-ups after using coconut oil topically. This is due to the oil’s ability to purge the body of bacteria lying dormant beneath the skin’s surface. Taking coconut oil internally will speed up this cleansing process and make the healing transition much smoother.
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