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Coconut oil works best for people with sensitive skin, as it reduces the appearance of redness and irritation, Coconut oil for skin has been known to help reduce dark spots, soothe facial redness and help to fix an uneven skin tone.

The anti-inflammatory properties that coconut oil has means it has the ability to help treat acne, which is an inflammatory condition. Not only this but both lauric and capric acid which are present in coconut oil have been shown to be capable of killing acne causing bacteria.

One of the coconut oil benefits is that it has been proven to significantly increase skin hydration just as effectively as other mineral oils and keep it hydrated for longer. Coconut oil for dry skin can be used as a deep treatment to nourish dry and cracked skin, replenishing lost moisture and strengthening the skin barrier to retain it.

Coconut oil has also been found to help treat eczema and reduce its symptoms of dry, scaly and itchy skin that is prone to rashes.