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

Vitamin E is found in the skin itself and is the skin's most important fat-soluble vitamin. The INCI name for itamin 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 the skin cells from skin stress caused by free radicals. The less stress your skin has, the less inflammation and aging processes.
2. Free radicals also like to attack the skin's own collagen, which keeps the skin firm and taut. Vitamin E ensures that this does not happen.
3. Vitamin E also helps the skin retain more moisture. It improves the moisture in the horny layer , which strengthens the skin barrier through cell regeneration.
4. Vitamin E supports wound healing .
5. There are many studies showing that vitamin E has good photoprotective properties, meaning it can protect the skin from UVB rays when applied to the skin. Tocopherol inhibits the production of sunburn cells and reduces the damage caused by UVB rays. Vitamin E can 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 generic 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 hardly any antioxidant effect

Mixed tocopherol or alpha-tocopherol is mostly found in cosmetic products.

Vitamin E should be included in a healthy balanced diet. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress and may have other beneficial properties.

Vitamin E is found in many types of vegetables. It is found in oils, seeds, nuts, whole wheat flour, margarine, corn and soy, and in some meats and dairy products.