The Benefits of Vitamin E for Every Skin Type
It seems like vitamine A (retinol) and B3 (niacinamide) have overtaken the once well-known vitamin E in popularity. Yet vitamin E, or tocopherol, remains an essential ingredient in skincare.
In the whirlwind of the beauty industry and constantly shifting trends, it's important not to overlook simple, natural, yet highly effective ingredients like vitamin E. It’s a no-brainer when it comes to skin protection, care, and slowing down skin aging.
Vitamin E Against Premature Skin Aging
d-alpha-beta-gamma-delta-tocopherol, the natural form of vitamin E (and the name you'll find on ingredient lists), is a powerful antioxidant complex naturally present in many foods. Not only is this vitamin beneficial for your overall health, but it also plays a special role in maintaining healthy skin.
When applied topically, vitamin E helps neutralize harmful free radicals—molecules generated by exposure to sunlight, pollution, and other environmental factors that accelerate skin aging. Vitamin E can help prevent premature aging, reducing fine lines and wrinkles and giving the skin a fresher, more youthful appearance.
Soothing & Moisturizing Effects
Another major benefit of vitamin E is its calming effect on irritated or inflamed skin. People with sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema may benefit from its soothing properties. It helps reduce redness, itching, and irritation, while supporting the repair of the skin barrier.
Thanks to its moisturizing properties—vitamin E doesn’t hydrate in the way hyaluronic acid does by drawing in water, but instead supports and protects the skin’s structure to help retain its natural moisture—it helps keep the skin soft and supple, which is especially helpful for dry or flaky skin.
Helps Heal Wounds and Scars
Vitamin E also plays a role in improving the healing of wounds and scars. Its antioxidant action helps the body repair damaged skin tissue more quickly. It promotes blood circulation in the skin, potentially speeding up the healing process of minor cuts, burns, or acne scars. With regular use, vitamin E may even reduce the appearance of old scars, making the skin look more even and smooth.
Protection Against Sun Damage
Lastly, vitamin E provides protection against the harmful effects of sun exposure. While it’s no substitute for sunscreen, it can help defend the skin from UV-related damage. The antioxidants in vitamin E reduce sun damage such as burns, pigmentation spots, and accelerated aging caused by sun exposure.
Which Form Is Best?
For optimal absorption and effectiveness, choose the natural form of vitamin E in its complete complex: d-alpha, beta, gamma, and delta-tocopherol. This is how it often appears on ingredient labels—sometimes written using Greek letters. This full-spectrum form is found in high concentrations in wheat germ oil and argan oil.
Which Witlof Skincare Products Contain Vitamin E?
Our product with the highest vitamin E content is, of course, the Pure Argan Oil. We also use it in the Nourishing Facial Cream, our SPF30 products, the Refreshing Eye Cream, the Cleansing Milk, and the Silky Hand Cream. Plenty of choices to explore!
