[kathrynj]

Actually from what I am reading, it is fantastic for just that type of skin. The way I understood it is that the oil having the antifungal and antibacterial properties actually works on the cause of acne prone skin. I have read some testimonials from some people that tried everything for acne, and the coconut oil applied topically was their miracle cure! Do a search on google on acne and coconut oil and see if you find the articles I read. Some used it as a cleanser also.

I also have acne prone skin, though it is dry, or rather dehydrated, yet I do breakout a lot. The coconut oil really helps, at least it does for me. Though the coconut oil goes on as an oil, it is absorbed into the skin, not just sitting on the surface as other oils I have tried have done.