Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble biologically active elements – tocopherols and tocotrienols. Facial cosmetics often use alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E that has the highest antioxidant activity.
Tocopherol is a natural part of cell membranes, is responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin, and protects cells from oxidative stress (the negative effects of free radicals) and early ageing. The lack of vitamin E is quite easy to notice by the following signs:
- dryness and lethargy of the skin;
- dull complexion;
- the presence of pronounced lines of dehydration (small wrinkles not associated with facial expressions or age);
- the appearance of pigment spots.
These problems may indicate that you should pay attention to cosmetics for the face with vitamin E and include such products in your beauty rituals regularly.
THE EFFECT OF VITAMIN E ON THE SKIN
What is the use of vitamin E for the skin, and what properties are used in facial cosmetics? First of all, vitamin E is used as a powerful antioxidant that can slow down the processes of premature ageing of the skin and maintain its fresh and radiant appearance.
Here is what can be attributed to the main cosmetic effects of vitamin E, important for facial skin:
- protects the skin from the negative effects of free radicals, helping it fight oxidative stress (one of the main causes of premature skin ageing);
- promotes the processes of regeneration and renewal of the upper layers of the epidermis;
- slows down the visible manifestations of age-related changes and signs of skin ageing;
- helps to fight hyperpigmentation, small scars and traces of post-acne;
- promotes hydration, the fight against fine wrinkles and lines of dehydration;
- allows you to maintain firmness, elasticity and skin tone.
It’s no surprise that alpha-tocopherol is often referred to as the “vitamin of youth” for the face, and its use is recommended to combat various skin problems.
OPTIONS FOR THE USE OF VITAMIN E IN COSMETICS
Alpha-tocopherol can be used in a variety of facial skin products, from vitamin E creams to liquid vitamin E in ampoules or capsules. Below we will consider the most popular formats of its use in cosmetology.
CREAM WITH VITAMIN E
Tocopherol is found in a variety of face creams, from light moisturising to mattifying and helping to fight rashes and redness. The use of creams with vitamin E helps to fight fine wrinkles and age spots, moisturise the skin and retain moisture in its upper layers, and protect epidermal cells from the negative effects of external factors.
SERUMS WITH VITAMIN E
Facial products in ampoules usually contain liquid vitamin E (oils and other solutions) in a higher concentration than creams and other formats. Often, it is in this format that powerful antioxidant serums are produced, designed to actively combat the signs of skin ageing and post-acne marks, as well as to protect it from aggressive environmental influences.
VITAMIN E OIL
“Pure” vitamin E oil is a very popular format for facial skincare. However, even though such oil may indeed contain a high concentration of vitamin E, it should be used with caution. If an oily texture can be suitable for dry skin, then for owners of oily, problematic or combination skin, oil can provoke an undesirable comedogenic effect
