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Is Coconut Oil safe for perioral dermatitis?

Also known as: cocos nucifera oil, cocos nucifera, fractionated coconut oil

Verdict: Avoid

High comedogenic rating (4/5) and can feed Malassezia. Widely reported as a PD trigger.

Where it appears

Coconut Oil is a common ingredient found in everyday skincare, haircare, and personal care products. If you have perioral dermatitis, actively check every product label for this ingredient and its aliases.

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