Tocopherol

What is Tocopherol?

Vitamin E is like your skin's trusted bodyguard. This fat-soluble vitamin works around the clock to protect your skin cells from damage, particularly from free radicals—those unstable molecules that cause oxidative stress and accelerate aging.

Think of vitamin E as a shield that stands between your skin and environmental threats like UV radiation and pollution. When these threats create damaging free radicals, vitamin E rushes in to neutralize them before they can harm your skin cells—like catching bullets before they hit their target.

Beyond its protective role, vitamin E is also a skilled moisturizer. It helps strengthen your skin's barrier function, locking in hydration and keeping skin soft and supple. It's like having a security guard who not only defends your property but also makes sure all the doors and windows are properly sealed against the elements.

What makes vitamin E special is how it works synergistically with other antioxidants, particularly vitamin C—together, they're like a superhero duo with amplified powers, each making the other more effective at protecting your skin.

Perfect For

Most skin types, particularly good for dry and mature skin

Key Benefits

Core Competencies

Considerations & Cautions

Generally very safe with minimal irritation potential. May cause breakouts for some acne-prone individuals in high concentrations.

Ingredient Interactions

Works synergistically with: vitamin C, ferulic acid, other antioxidants
Stabilizes: retinol, certain oils prone to oxidation
Can reduce irritation from: potentially sensitizing actives
No significant negative interactions

References

Journal of Investigative Dermatology, Free Radical Biology and Medicine