Antioxidant / Moisturization / Skin Protection

Vitamin E

ALSO KNOWN AS: Tocopherol 1

Protects skin from damage caused by UV exposure and pollution, helps lock in moisture, and supports the skin's natural repair processes. 2

EFFECTIVE CONCENTRATION 0.1-1% 1

TIME TO RESULTS 4 days 3

CATEGORY Antioxidant 1,2

STABILITY

Combining with vitamin C improves stability · Sensitive to air and light 1

HOW IT WORKS

Virtually all plants and animals use vitamin E to protect themselves from the sun. When applied to your skin, vitamin E is absorbed and converted into its active form, where it helps defend against UV damage. Your skin's natural vitamin E gets used up by sun exposure, so applying it topically helps replenish what's lost. 3,4

KEY BENEFITS

Protects Skin from Environmental Damage: Shields skin from the effects of UV exposure and pollution that can lead to premature aging. 4
Conditions and Softens Skin: Acts as a skin-conditioning agent that helps keep skin smooth and comfortable. 2
Works Even Better with Vitamin C: When combined with vitamin C, vitamin E provides significantly stronger UV protection than either one alone. 3

INTERACTION WARNINGS

Well tolerated at typical use levels. Skin reactions have been found only in very small percentages in testing. 2 As a general reminder, avoid combining Cellexia products with retinol products. A patch test is recommended before first use.

FOUND IN

NO-RUB Zonnebrandcrème SPF 50+

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Vitamins E and C Together Improve Melasma and Pigmented Skin: A clinical trial found that combining topical vitamins E and C significantly improved melasma and pigmented contact dermatitis, with the combination proving better than either vitamin used alone. 6
Vitamin E Moisturizer Improves Hydration and Skin Barrier in Atopic Dermatitis: A 12-week clinical study on children with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis found that a moisturizer containing vitamin E increased skin hydration and improved the skin's ability to hold in moisture. 7
Topical Vitamin E Protects Against UV-Induced Skin Damage and Immune Suppression: A study found that topical vitamin E applied before UV exposure protected against both skin tumor development and UV-induced immune suppression. 8