Lately, weve also been hearing a lot about people using coconut oil while tanning.
Or will this have a negative impact on our health?
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Is Tanning With Coconut Oil Bad For Your Skin?
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DIY homemade coconut oil sunscreens are increasingly popular on blogs and in social media, Allawh says.
With a favorable scent and with natural botanical ingredients, these are sought after.
However, the reality is coconut oil is not an effective sunscreen and provides poor sun protection.
Additionally, coconut oil may even provide a false sense of security when youre out in the sun.
Is It Safe to Tan With Coconut Oil Layered Over Sunscreen?
In short, nobecause there’s no “safe” or “healthy” way to tan.
Whether youre using coconut oil or not, dermatologists agree that tanning isnt safe.
There is no such thing as a healthy or safe tan.
Whether your skin darkens or burns, you have accumulated damage."
Jaliman explains that coconut oil is highly comedogenic, meaning it can clog your pores.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests a variety of different sunscreen products to protect your skin.
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Updated January 21, 2021.
