Vitamin E (Tocopherol/Tocopheryl Acetate)
What is Vitamin E
Pronounced `vīdəmən e is an oil-soluble antioxidant found naturally in our bodies and some foods. If you look at your skincare ingredients, it typically goes by the name of tocopheryl acetate or tocopherol (most common). There are eight chemical forms of Vitamin E.
What will it do?
It’s an ingredient that we can benefit from both internally (reducing blood clots, slowing Alzheimers) and externally. Vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties, that help calm and soothe the skin. It reduces UV damage, adds hydration, and regenerates new skin cells/our skins barrier. You’ll see this ingredient used a lot in anti-aging products.
Tip
Did you know that if you have oily skin, it means you may be producing more vitamin E?
Vitamin E is typically thick, if your skincare product contains this ingredient, there is a chance you’ll need to apply it at night.
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