Commonly known as: Vitamin E, α-tocopherol, tocotrienol.
I.N.C.I. list name: Tocopherol / Tocopheryl Acetate.
Extraction process: Extraction from vegetable oils (sunflower and soybean oil).
Source: Plant-based.
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus (sunflower) and Glycine max [L.] Merr. (soybean).
Family: Asteraceae (sunflower) and Fabaceae (soybean).
Extracted part of the plant: Vegetable oil from sunflower (seeds) and vegetable oil from soybean (germs).
Origin, provenance: Europe.
Chemical properties: Liposoluble vitamin; Soluble in oil; Insoluble in water.
Properties: Colloidal solution, emulsion, balm, oil, hydroalcoholic solution, aerosol.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: Unregulated; Often used at concentrations less than 0.5%.
Function: Antioxidant, masking agent, skin conditioning agent.
Specificities: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, healing, depigmenting, brightening, moisturising, photoprotective, vasoconstrictive.
Benefits: All skin types, particularly dry skin, hyperpigmented skin, dull skin, mature skin and skin prone to discomfort; All hair types.
Anti-inflammatory: To prevent and temporarily alleviate certain discomfort sensations (redness, itching, etc.) by reducing the inflammatory response through the inhibition of certain processes involved in the production of pro-inflammatory biomarkers;
Antioxidant: Protects various skin cells from damage caused by oxidative stress by acting as a free radical scavenger and preventing lipid peroxidation ;
Healing: Promotes the wound healing process by stimulating blood microcirculation through the dilation of blood vessels;
Depigmenting: Diminishing the appearance of brown spots due to its ability to inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, a key enzyme that catalyses the synthesis of melanin;
Moisturising: Preventing skin dryness and improving skin hydration by preventing water loss through the creation of a film on the surface of the epidermis;
Photoprotective: Protecting the skin from various harmful effects caused by solar radiation by absorbing a portion of UVB rays.
Facial Care (shaving oils, scrubs, masks, purifying face serums, moisturising creams, makeup removers, eye contour treatments, beard cleansers, lip balms);
Body Care (balms/creams/moisturising lotions, body scrubs, massage oils, after-sun treatments);
Haircare (shampoos, conditioners);
Hygiene (deodorants, shower gels);
Makeups (eyeshadows, lip oils, bronzing concentrates, nail polishes).
Store in a dry place at room temperature, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
Tolerated by all skin types, vitamin E is safe when it is incorporated into cosmetic products at concentrations of 0.5% or less. However, excessive dosages of tocopherol (>0.5%) can potentially lead to skin irritation or sensitisation reactions. Furthermore, individuals with a history of allergic reactions should avoid vitamin E. However, before using a product containing vitamin, first perform a skin test on a small area of the body.