I don't think there is a drawback, other than the scent. I've had several people
recommend the coconut oil to me, but I haven't tried it yet. I would suggest if
you want to try it, get some and apply a small bit on a spot on your face to see
if you react to it. That way, if your face flares when you apply it, you won't
have it all over. I usually test moisturizers and oils that way. If you get the
coconut oil before I do, post about your results!

One person who recommended it, told me to apply it to the face and put a warm
washcloth over my face for a minute or two. For rosacea, I was going to try it
with a cool washcloth but damp, so the moisture from the oil and the wet
washcloth create a moist environment and see how that worked.

Pam in D.C.

--- In rosaceans@yahoogroups.com, "kefiren" <rmcyr@...> wrote:
>
> Hi! I'm new here. Are there drawbacks to using straight edible oil (such as
coconut) on my red face instead of a typical lotion (for dryness)?
>
> Renee
>