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Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

MoisturizingAntioxidant
INCI: Tocopherol
In short · TL;DR
Category
Antioxidant
Effect
In cosmetics, mainly used as an antioxidant or skin-conditioning agent.
Concentration
0.05-1%
Effect
In cosmetics, mainly used as an antioxidant or skin-conditioning agent.
Mechanism
Fat-soluble antioxidant. Lipid peroxyl radical scavenging. Regeneration cycle with vitamin C
Typical concentration
0.05-1%
Onset
Timeframes for skin changes are not confirmed by primary sources.
Cautions
Often formulated as an antioxidant preservative in cosmetics
Evidence & references
CIR 2018 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30235959/ (checked 2026-10-20)
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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