Natural Beauty: The Benefits and Downside of Using Vitamin E
With the market flooded with products promising ageless beauty, it is easy to roll our eyes on the latest concoction. But there is one ingredient that most experts—both individual skincare experts and corporations—laud as one of the essential nutrients that allow us to glow inside and out. That is no other than vitamin E.
This nutrient is popular in oil and capsulated form. Skincare companies have long incorporated vitamin E into their products. They do this because it supposedly hydrates and protects your skin and serves as an antioxidant.
The question is whether vitamin E can deliver such things. Take some time to read this article to know more about this nutrient.
A Closer Look at Vitamin E
To clear things out, humans can only metabolize alpha-tocopherol. Typically, vitamin E is produced synthetically, but you can also find it in nature. You can get it from avocado, pumpkin, and wheat germ oil.
Concerning skincare, vitamin E can be in oil or cream form. Although it is an antioxidant, you might want to be more discriminating on how it was previously sourced. The synthetic vitamin E has eight different forms, but only one is identical to the natural molecule. You might be asking if there is a problem with this.
Unfortunately, it could be a cause for concern. Natural vitamin E is twice more potent than its synthetic counterpart. Cosmetic companies use the latter as tocopheryl acetate. Skincare manufacturers prefer artificial Vitamin E because it is eight times cheaper compared to the naturally-sourced ones.
Read more: The Difference Between Pharmaceutical vs. Cosmetic Products
Natural vitamin E goes through several processes to become digestible to humans. It is subjected to other purification measures to remove pesticides and other toxins. On the other hand, synthetic vitamin E does not have this drawback.
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The Good Things about Vitamin E
Whether you will take synthetic or natural vitamin E, both offer several benefits. Here are some of the good things you can acquire when using vitamin E-enriched skincare products:
Protects Lipid Barrier - The lipid barrier is your skin’s shield. Vitamin E keeps it intact and heals cracks in the skin’s barrier.
Keeps Skin Hydrated - We mentioned earlier that vitamin E hydrates the skin. It essentially extends the moisture retention of the skin cells. This nutrient is more efficient in doing so than most vitamins.
Natural Antioxidant - In recent years, there has been a lot of buzz on antioxidants. This compound fights free radicals and sebum oxidation. In other words, it prevents blackheads.
Heals Skin - Vitamin E accelerates the healing of your skin, especially in cases of burns and wounds. It improves the healing capacity by 50 percent.
Are There Side Effects from Using Vitamin E?
If you apply vitamin E in its pure form directly to your skin, you might get dermatitis-type reactions. With that said, it is a bad idea to put it straight onto inflamed skin without any patch test. It may end up worsening things and cause allergies.
Experts recommend that only people with skin that doesn’t consist of blemishes, pores, and imbalance hydration levels can apply vitamin E in its purest form.
Conclusion
Vitamin E is one of Mother Nature’s answers to skincare issues. But like anything in life, moderation is the key. For best results, it will help to consult with a dermatologist before deciding to include vitamin E into your skincare regimen.
If you are not certain about your tolerance for vitamin E, why don’t you leave your skincare to an expert? Kim Gallo Esthetics can take care of you. If you want to learn more about our methodology, book an appointment right now!