There was a time when everybody seemed super keen to slather almost everything in coconut oil, from tofu stir-fries to sun-fried hair. But when it comes to using coconut oil on your face you may want to rethink this approach—especially if you're prone to acne.
Rewind five or so years and coconut oil was reaching peak saturation, being touted as one of the best moisturizers and loved for its natural credentials. As such, some though it was good for oily skin on account of its lauric acid content. In theory, lauric acid, with its antimicrobial properties, should be good at fighting spot-causing bacteria.
