VITAMIN E

More Than Just a Vitamin Name

Vitamin E is the name for a family of related compounds, including tocopherols. In oil-based body care, certain vitamin E ingredients are valued as antioxidants.

Why We Chose It

It helps protect oils against oxidation while also contributing to a pleasant skin-conditioning feel. It's a practical multitasker, not a substitute for proper preservation where water is present.

Good to Know

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, not a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative.

Fun Fact

Vitamin E was co-discovered at the University of California in 1922 during research into nutrition and reproduction—not in a skincare laboratory. Its cosmetic fame came later.

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