Coconut oil can be beneficial to the person that is battling with acne, this has natural properties in it that includes a large amount of lauric acid. This acid is a proven antibacterial and there are also anti-fungal properties and anti-viral. These can all help in fighting acne, which begins with an over production of sebum in the sebaceous glands. This oil then fills the hair follicle and when mixed with shedding skin cells can become infected, then this infection appears on the skin in the form of blackheads and pimples.

Another of the properties that are found in coconut oil is fatty acids, these make the skin hydrated and help fight bacterial infections. When used this natural treatment does not raise the temperature of the skin, which could cause the pores to shrink trapping the oil and skin cells the person with acne is trying to clean from their skin to avoid blemishes.