Why does coconut oil clog my pores but not my friend’s?

ThinkArt says….Why is it that coconut oil can be one person’s best friend, and another one’s enemy? I read somewhere that it had to do with its fatty acid ratios being suitable for large pores, but not small pores…is this a fact? I can’t find enough evidence to back this up.  The Beauty Brains respond:  The way we see it there are two possibilities: a) Your friend is lying to you about not having clogged pores and she’s just using good concealer. b) There some confounding factors that could be triggering a response in you but not her. Let’s take a closer look. Causes of clogged pores A clogged pore (aka a blackhead) is caused by an increase in the number of dead skin cells that build up and stick together inside the pore. Certain ingredients are more likely to cause blackheads because they are able to  penetrate into the follicle and and cause a reaction known as “retention hyperkeratosis.” (It’s the size of the molecule, not the size of your pores, that determines if the ingredient will penetrate or not.)  Coconut oil is one of these ingredients so it’s not surprising that having this problem. So why doesn’t it affect your friend the same way? There are at least three relevant factors that could be different between the two of you: Reasons your pores clog but not your friend’s Hormone levels: Especially androgens, can make things worse.   This is especially true during pregnancy or while taking birth ...
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