Benefits of Vitamin E Oil in Skin Care

Vitamin E is an ingredient that acts as an antioxidant and is found naturally in the skin’s sebum. This powerful vitamin has many benefits when used in skin care, such as helping to lock in moisture, helping with hyperpigmentation, and reducing wrinkles. Vitamin E Oil also acts as a barrier and protects the skin from damage that can be caused by air pollutants, the sun, and dirt. However, our body’s production of Vitamin E naturally declines with age and from environmental factors such as UV sources so it is important to use products with this powerhouse ingredient in your skin care ritual.

Vitamin E Oil benefits

Vitamin E Oil is rich in benefits when it comes to skin care. This oil can address many skin concerns that might catch your eye:

Reduces hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin and can be triggered by sun exposure, hormonal influences, and inflammation. Vitamin E Oil helps soothe inflammation and provides sun protection making it a key player when it comes to treating hyperpigmentation and dark spots. In fact, Vitamin E Oil is often listed as the key ingredient in spot treatments.

Prevents premature aging

Vitamin E Oil can help slow down the aging process by moisturizing the skin. Dry skin and circulation are actually some of the main causes of premature skin aging. Vitamin E Oil is also antioxidant-rich, which means it also improves blood circulation resulting in firm youthful skin!

Moisturizes skin

Vitamin E Oil works with sebum to leave your skin with a healthy glow. It creates a barrier trapping water and moisture in skin cells. This powerful oil reduces skin flakes and soothes inflammation due to its antioxidant properties. This is why Vitamin E Oil is used to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. 

Removes dirt

Vitamin E Oil can work alongside your cleanser and remove excess dirt in your pores. Vitamin E Oil is an emollient, meaning it fills the spaces between skin cells with lipids. This helps remove dirt and helps lock water into the skin leaving it with a smooth refreshed look. When paired with Vitamin A, Vitamin E Oil can also help remove acne-causing bacteria.

Sun protection

UV protection is very important for skin health and should be used year-round. Vitamin E Oil provides an extra layer of protection against harmful UV rays, but since it does not contain sunscreen Vitamin E Oil should be used alongside sunscreen. Vitamin E Oil can also be used as an after-sun treatment. Because it is so rich in antioxidants, it soothes burned skin and proactively protects against free radicals.

Protects against free radicals

Environmental pollutants, sun exposure, and other causes of free radicals can have a negative impact on skin health. These factors can cause premature aging, blemishes, and even acne. Thanks to its antioxidant-rich properties, Vitamin E Oil acts as a barrier against free radicals. It also helps with cleaning pores and boosting hydration which counteracts the damage done by these pollutants.

How to use Vitamin E Oil

Now that you’re familiar with the many benefits of Vitamin E Oil, you may be curious about how you can incorporate it into your skin care ritual. A pea-sized amount of Vitamin E Oil can be used on freshly cleansed and dry skin. However, it is important to do a patch test first to see how your skin will react to Vitamin E Oil. It is also important to pay attention to how your skin reacts, this can be used to determine how long you can leave it on your skin. If you have sensitive skin you may want to wash it off after 15 minutes, but those with severely dry skin may leave it on overnight. When you’re ready to take the oil off your face simply rinse with warm water.

Can Vitamin E Oil be used for oily skin?

Although Vitamin E Oil comes with many benefits, it may not be suitable for all skin types. If you have oily skin, you can use Vitamin E Oil but it is recommended to do a patch test for the first few applications. If you are noticing negative effects from Vitamin E Oil, it doesn’t necessarily mean that all oils should be avoided. For instance, our Purifying Oil Cleanser actually works great to combat oily skin.

Add Vitamin E Oil to your skin care ritual today

There are several ways to incorporate Vitamin E Oil into your skin care ritual (using it as a moisturizer, or antidote to sunburn to name a few), but the best way to get the most out of Vitamin E Oil is to formulate it with other ingredients that amplify its benefits or add new advantages to it. Our Eye Rejuvenating Elixir uses Vitamin E Oil with other ingredients like Sweet Almond Oil, Rose Water, Avocado Oil, and more. Add it to your skin care ritual and incorporate these powerful ingredients into your skin care ritual today.