Vitamin E: 5 reasons why it should not be missing for healthy aging

Vitamin E occurs naturally in the skin and is the most important fat-soluble vitamin for the skin. The INCI name for vitamin E is Tocopherol . Here are 5 reasons why it makes sense to include vitamin E in your skincare routine:

1. Vitamin E has a strong antioxidant effect and protects skin cells from stress caused by free radicals. The less stress your skin experiences, the fewer inflammations and signs of aging you'll see.
2. Free radicals also readily attack the skin's own collagen, which keeps the skin firm and taut. Vitamin E helps prevent this from happening.
3. Furthermore, vitamin E helps the skin retain more moisture. It improves the moisture content of the stratum corneum , thereby strengthening the skin barrier through cell regeneration.
4. Vitamin E supports wound healing .
5. Numerous studies have shown that vitamin E has good sun-protective properties , meaning it can protect the skin from UVB rays when applied topically. Tocopherol inhibits the production of sunburn cells and reduces damage caused by UVB rays. Vitamin E may also help prevent light-induced skin cancer. However, vitamin E is not a substitute for sunscreen . Tocopherol does not have the same effect as sunscreen and is therefore only suitable as a supplement to daily sun protection.

Tocopherol is the umbrella term for all types of vitamin E. There are four subtypes:

• Alpha-tocopherol: The best vitamin E for the skin because it is the most active
• Beta-tocopherol
• Gamma-tocopherol
  
• Delta-tocopherol: has little antioxidant effect

Cosmetic products usually contain mixed tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol.