Key takeaways:
- Vitamin E is a well-known antioxidant that supports skin health and is generally safe to use on a variety of skin types.
- As an ingredient in skincare products, Vitamin E provides many benefits, including moisturization, skin barrier support, and protection against environmental stressors.
- Because it provides gentle hydration and skin support, Vitamin E in skincare products can be especially useful for people with sensitive and dry skin.
In skincare, Vitamin E is often listed on ingredient labels as tocopheryl acetate. Known for its ability to hydrate, protect, and soothe skin, this powerful antioxidant helps guard against the damaging effects of free radicals.
At Gladskin, we love Vitamin E for its ability to enhance your skin’s natural barrier and promote a smooth, nourished complexion, as well as for its simplicity and its ability to pair well with other skincare ingredients.
Let’s take a closer look at the key benefits Vitamin E brings to your skincare routine.
What does Vitamin E do for your skin?
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Vitamin E supports your skin’s barrier, helping your skin retain moisture.
Hydration is key to maintaining comfortable, balanced skin. As an emollient, Vitamin E plays a vital role in keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized. Emollients fill in the spaces between skin cells, creating a barrier that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. This protective layer also helps improve skin texture, reduce roughness, and enhance overall appearance. Thanks to these properties and benefits, Vitamin E is recognized for its gentle ability to help skin retain moisture, making it a safe choice for a variety of skin types, including sensitive and dry skin.
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Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals, which are known to accelerate skin damage.
Vitamin E also helps protect your skin from environmental damage by neutralizing free radicals. Free radicals are reactive, unstable molecules with an unpaired electron, which makes them “seek out” and "steal" an electron from nearby molecules, including skin cells molecules. This process, known as oxidation, can damage the cell's DNA, proteins, and lipids, weakening the skin’s structure and leading to signs of aging. Over time, this damage can also impair the skin’s natural barrier, making it more susceptible to issues like dryness and irritation. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps “neutralize” free radicals by “donating” an electron, thereby preventing further cellular damage and supporting the skin’s overall health.
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Vitamin E works well with other skincare ingredients.
Another benefit of Vitamin E in skincare is its ability to work well with other ingredients. That’s why Vitamin E is a common ingredient in a wide variety of skincare products, from moisturizers and serums to sunscreens and cleansers.
Let’s look at Gladskin Face Wash as an example. In this gentle cleanser, tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E) helps protect the skin, enabling it to stay soft and retain moisture. It is paired with:
- Hydrogenated polydecene, another emollient that's non-sticky and helps lock in moisture while ensuring a smooth, even application.
- Glycerin, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin.
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Sucrose palmitate, an emulsifier and gentle skin conditioning agent that cleanses and softens the skin.
A summary of Vitamin E benefits for your skin
Because Vitamin E is an emollient and an antioxidant, its use in skincare products can result in many benefits for your skin, including:
- Improved skin hydration
- Smoother skin texture
- Reduced irritation
- Boosted skin elasticity
Researchers have called for additional studies further evaluating Vitamin E’s uses in clinical and cosmetic dermatology.
Gladskin: Gentle Ingredients for Gentle Skincare
Vitamin E is a skincare essential because it offers a range of benefits for different skin types, works well with other ingredients, and helps maintain healthy, hydrated skin. If you're looking to incorporate Vitamin E-infused products into your skincare routine, Gladskin’s Face Wash is a great place to start. Its minimal formula combines Vitamin E with the nourishing ingredients above to gently cleanse your skin.
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