Vitamin E (tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate)

Category: Active ingredient

Brief description: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant with skin-conditioning and moisturizing properties, protecting the skin from environmental stressors and aiding in skin repair.

Benefits: Antioxidant protection, skin conditioning, and moisturizing. Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types.

Target audience: People looking to improve skin health and protect against environmental stressors.

Chemical composition: Tocopherol and its ester derivatives (tocopheryl acetate) are organic compounds with antioxidant properties.

Physical aspect: Viscous oil or oily liquid, depending on the specific form of vitamin E.

Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients; oil-soluble, so it requires proper formulation for compatibility with water-based products.

Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 0.1-1% in cosmetic formulations.

Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated, with low risk of irritation or adverse reactions.

Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe, but specific regulatory status may vary depending on the country or region.

Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural or synthetic sources; no significant sustainability or ethical concerns.