You know vitamins are good for you — and your skin — but how much do you actually know about vitamin E?
You’ve probably seen it on the label of some of your skin care products, but you may not know how awesome this antioxidant really is for your epidermis, whether you have sensitive skin mature skin, or dry skin.
Vitamin E has multiple benefits for your outer layer, so let’s talk in more detail about what it does, where it comes from, how to use it, what skin types it’s good for, and answer your frequently asked questions about vitamin E. Peep our video on Vitamin E here, or keep reading:
IN A NUTSHELL
Ingredient Category: Antioxidant
Main Benefit: As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps protect your skin from environmental stressors that can exacerbate the signs of aging. It also helps to moisturize, soften, and even skin tone.
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Where Does Vitamin E Oil Come From?
The natural version of the fat soluble vitamin is usually extracted from vegetable oil. Vitamin E for the face typically comes from soybean oil, although wheat germ oil was once a common source. On labels, it’s often called tocopherol. There’s also synthetic vitamin E, made from petrochemicals and best avoided for skin care purposes.
10 Vitamin E Skin Benefits
Vitamin E for skin can work wonders, from soothing your skin to providing a protective barrier to minimizing the look of imperfections. Here are the top 10 vitamin E oil benefits:
It protects. Vitamin E helps form a protective barrier that keeps skin from environmental stressors and toxins.
It helps minimize signs of aging. Vitamin E works wonders when it comes to minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles and boosting that youthful glow.
It moisturizes. Vitamin E hydrates skin and allows it to retain moisture, keeping it healthy over time.
It can help fade the look of dark spots. Vitamin E helps to minimize the appearance of sunspots and other marks and imperfections.
It softens skin. Vitamin E helps to make skin soft and baby smooth.
It can help improve skin texture. Vitamin E can help make skin’s consistency softer and more supple.
It strengthens skin. Vitamin E helps boost skin’s durability, keeping it strong long term.
It fights environmental stressors. Because it’s an antioxidant, vitamin E fights the environmental stressors that can cause premature aging.
It calms the skin. Vitamin E soothes skin and can calm temporary redness. It can help alleviate irritation.
It comes from plant-based sources. Vitamin E is derived primarily from soybean oil, so it’s vegan-friendly.
How to Use Vitamin E On Your Face
Vitamin E is best used as a key ingredient in your natural skin care products. Fleur & Bee’s facial serums, facial moisturizers, eye cream, lip treatment, and detox mask all contain vitamin E.
You can also use vitamin E oil on your face as a moisturizer or makeup remover. Be sure to store it in a cool, dry place. Vitamin E can be purchased in bottles on its own or as capsules that can be broken open and applied to skin.
To use as a makeup remover, just apply it to a cotton ball or soft cloth and swipe your makeup off. As a moisturizer, use it in a skin care routine along with the following products:
- Cleanse your skin with a natural face wash.
- Apply toner.
- Apply serum.
- Take a few drops of vitamin E oil and rub it between your hands. Spread it all over your face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
- Apply eye cream.
- Apply sunscreen (in the a.m.).
- Finish up by protecting your lips with a lip treatment.
To reap the benefits of vitamin E by using it as an ingredient in ready-made skincare products, start by using a serum or moisturizer that includes vitamin E. Fleur & Bee’s Deluxe Set includes everything you need for an easy daily skincare routine; it’s an affordable way to incorporate clean, good-for-you ingredients like vitamin E into your regimen. The vitamin C serum and hydrating moisturizer in this 5-step set both include vitamin E to nourish and protect your skin.
What Skin Type Is it Good for?
Vitamin E is an all-purpose ingredient that works for a majority of skin types including sensitive, mature, and dry skin.
- For dry skin: Vitamin E oil helps provide moisture and allows the skin to retain water.
- For sensitive skin: Vitamin E oil soothes and provides a protective barrier.
- For combination skin: Vitamin E oil may be a bit too heavy for oily skin. However, products that contain vitamin E will still be beneficial.
- For mature skin: Vitamin E oil for skin can help minimize the appearance of fine lines and prevent signs of aging.
- For oily skin: Vitamin E oil may potentially clog pores and cause congestion, so the pure version is best avoided; however, skincare products that include vitamin E can still be beneficial to your skin.
Other Frequently Asked Questions About Vitamin E and Skin Care
Is vitamin E oil good for your skin?
Yes, vitamin E oil protects, moisturizes, fades the look of dark spots, softens skin, improves texture, fights free radicals and calms the skin.
What is the best vitamin E for your face?
Pure vitamin E oil is beneficial for your skin, although on its own it can potentially cause issues with oily skin. Natural vitamin E is also found as an ingredient in a variety of skin care products and can still be beneficial for all skin types.
Can you put vitamin e on your lips?
Yes, pure vitamin E oil is safe to put on your lips, as it can relieve dryness.
Vitamin E for skin vs vitamin C for skin
Vitamin E and vitamin C are both antioxidants and essential nutrients. Vitamin E is fat soluble and vitamin C is water soluble. They have many similar benefits for skin and work well together. They both minimize fine lines and wrinkles, fade dark spots, improve texture, moisturize and fight free radicals.
Does vitamin e have side effects on your skin?
Vitamin E generally does not have any side effects for skin, although it can potentially cause pore congestion in oily skin.
Does vitamin e oil clog pores?
If you have oily or acne prone skin, pure vitamin E can potentially clog your pores. Vitamin E oil is typically fine for normal, dry and sensitive skin, however. Skincare products that contain vitamin E as an ingredient can still work for all skin types.
Vitamin E Oil for Face
Vitamin E is a key antioxidant that can benefit your skin in numerous ways. Add it to your skin care routine and reap the luminous rewards!
