1-Coconut oil for acne – Research shows that the antimicrobial properties of extra virgin coconut oil can have a powerful effect against acne. The lauric acid found in coconut oil has stronger antimicrobial activity, but that the capric acid also found in coconut oil is also effective.
Coconut oil for eczema – Coconut oil has been shown to be superior to a mineral oil moisturizer for treating eczema.
Coconut oil as moisturizer – Coconut oil is a surprisingly non-oily moisturizer and has been shown to be as effective as a mineral oil moisturizer for treating a common skin condition characterized by dry and itchy skin.
What to do: The best coconut oil to use is organic extra virgin coconut oil. This is cold pressed coconut oil, which has been used in all of the studies that this article is based on. Fractionated coconut oil does not contain lauric acid, and has not been used in any of the studies mentioned in the article.
2 – Coconut Oil Deodorant

Commercial deodorants can contain harmful aluminium as well as toxic chemical fragrances. Coconut oil won’t prevent sweating, but the anti-bacterial properties help to eliminate odors.