Ingredient· Antioxidants
Vitamin E / Tocopherol
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that cares for the skin and protects the oils in a product from going rancid.
Suits
Most skin types, especially dry skin.
Time of day
Morning and evening
Works well with
Vitamin C and ferulic acid, squalane, ceramides and SPF.
What isVitamin E / Tocopherol?
In skincare, vitamin E is most often found as tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate. It occurs naturally in vegetable oils, among other sources.
What is it used for?
It provides antioxidant support and is also used to stabilise oils in formulations.
Be careful with
Pure, thick vitamin E oils can feel heavy on oily skin.
Good to know
Different forms of vitamin E play different roles in a finished product.