VITAMIN E: Ingredient of the week + Benefits and Recommended Skin Care Products

One well- known skin care that is having a resurgence as of late is Vitamin E. Thanks (and also, no thanks. I shall explain this later) to viral beauty guru videos featuring Vitamin E online, good ol' Vitamin E is seeing a new light and everyone is starting to see the value of this potent, cult classic skin care ingredient that is great for anti-aging and skin health protection.

VITAMIN E: BENEFITS

Vitamin E is known scientifically as Tocopherol or Tocotrienols. It is a naturally- occurring component of the body, but gradually decreases as we age. Thankfully, Vitamin E is one of the easiest components to replenish through topical and oral products because of its fat soluble nature, allowing it to penetrate the skin's natural barrier.

Vitamin E can be created naturally and synthetically. Vitamin E that's derived naturally comes from vegetable oils and is preceded by the prefix d (d-alpha tocopherol) and synthetically- derived Vitamin E is preceded by dl (dl-alpha tocopherol).

Vitamin E is a great anti-aging ingredient; since it's an antioxidant, it protects the cell membrane from various environmental damage such as photo damage (sun damage), pollution, and other related stresses that can cause premature aging.

It is not really a secret, but the skin care savvy public is becoming more aware now that Vitamin E and Vitamin C go well together. If used together, both become an anti- aging power duo that protects and regenerates the skin: Vitamin E protects cells from damage while Vitamin C helps cells regenerate.

VITAMIN E: SIDE EFFECTS

As I mentioned in the intro of this post, no thanks to some beauty influencers, certain Vitamin E products are being used incorrectly and with risk involved. Some influencers are popping Vitamin E capsules and applying the oil directly on the skin; aside from being meant for oral use, Vitamin E capsules are not formulated for skin care usage and the dosage and formulation may be too high for skin use and can cause clogged skin and breakouts plus redness and sensitized skin. It's best to use Vitamin E products are that are meant for skin care use.

VITAMIN E: USES

- As an oral supplement
- As skin care

Here are some Vitamin E skin care products that you should check out!

1-2. THE BODY SHOP VITAMIN E MOISTURE PROTECT EMULSION AND SKIN DEFENCE MULTI-PROTECTION ESSENCE

- The Body Shop's Vitamin E skin care range is one of the most popular in the world of beauty; my personal favorites from the range are: Moisture Protect Emulsion that is a lightweight moisturizer that has SPF 30 and Skin Defence anti-pollution and SPF 50 emulsion; both smell really good and definitely perfect for our climate!

Photo Credit: pharmacare,com.au

3. REDWIN VITAMIN E CREAM

- One of Australia's local favorite cream because it can be used on the face and body, is very moisturizing, and effectively plumps the skin and gives it a healthier look; to top it all off, it is very affordable too!

Photo Credit: cosmo.ph

4. MYRA FRESH GLOW MOISTURIZER

- A fairly new moisturizer by Myra, one of the known local Vitamin E- based skin care brands. Myra Fresh Glow Moisturizer has a semi- matte finish and lightweight feel plus has UV protection.

Photo Credit: ebay.com

5. AR VITAMIN E CREAM

- A beauty discovery raved about by skin care and online- savvy Filipinas; this product is by Aron, a Thai beauty manufacturer; Aron Vitamin E is a facial cream that is apparently effective in firming, hydrating, and lightening the skin.

Hope you have learned something today! Do share with me you favorite Vitamin E skin care products!