The vitamin E, present in formulas as Tocopheryl Acetate, is a fat-soluble vitamin and the main antioxidant that the body uses to protect fats. It is one of the very few ingredients found in almost every product category, from face to body care.
Its fat-soluble nature determines its role: it integrates into cell membranes and the lipids of the skin barrier, exactly where oxidation causes the most damage, and intercepts free radicalson the spot. Water-soluble antioxidants cannot reach them: this is why complete antioxidant protection always includes both types.
It is suitable for dry skin exposed to the sun and environmental stress. Use it morning and evening; in body products, it complements the nourishing component. Comfort is felt immediately; the protection works over time, silently.
It works best together with Coenzyme Q10 and ferulic acid: the former regenerates it after it has donated its electron, while the latter slows its oxidation in the formula. It is one of the best-documented antioxidant systems in cosmetics and explains why these ingredients are so often found together.
On our blog, you can find an in-depth article about vitamin E and its benefits for the skin.
