How to Use Coconut Oil on Face for Acne?

You won't get the best result by simply slathering coconut oil on your face for acne treatment. But when you follow these specific steps, your acne treatment with the tropical oil will become more effective and your acne will clear up faster.

Step 1: Open Your Pores for Quick Absorption

Clean your face first to make sure there's no dirt impeding absorption when you use coconut oil on your face for acne treatment. Then use a warm washcloth to cover your face for 1-2 minutes to help open up the pores before applying the oil.

Step 2: Use Small Amount for Acne Treatment

Our skin gets saturated pretty easily when you apply too much coconut oil in one sitting. So, no point putting too much of the oil on your face for acne treatment. A small amount goes a long way. And you'll get much better results working a small amount into your skin.

Step 3: Massage Your Face

Rub coconut oil gently on your skin in circular motions. Rubbing produces heat and helps to keep your pores open, thus, aiding in the absorption. Though you're using just that thin layer of coconut oil on your face for acne treatment, you may feel a little greasy at first, but once it gets absorbed into your skin totally, the greasy feeling disappears.

Step 4: Apply Frequently

You should not just use coconut oil on your face 1-2 times a day if you want your acne to clear faster. You should instead, repeat the application as often as possible, such as 3-5 times a day to speed up the acne-healing process.

Yes, 4 steps are just what you need when using coconut oil on your face for acne treatment. But I have to caution you on one thing - you may get more acne breakouts in the form of small bumpy whiteheads because the oil from coconut has a very powerful detoxifying effect such that it will draw toxins up to the surface of your skin.

Of course, that largely depends on how much toxins you've accumulated underneath your skin over the years. The more toxins you have, the more severe will be the breakout. And the longer it'll take your acne to clear and skin to heal.

That said, I strongly suggest that you improve your diet by cutting back on your intake of toxin-laden meat, and then eat more greens and fruits, which carry loads of nutrients that can help you detox and nourish your skin. This will probably minimize the acne breakout reaction on your face.