Vitamin E

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E, a naturally occurring antioxidant found in vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds. In skincare, it helps protect oils and other ingredients from oxidation while also providing antioxidant benefits to the skin.

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Safety: Pure Vitamin E can feel heavy and may occasionally be problematic for very acne-prone individuals, but the small amounts used in most formulations rarely cause issues.

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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)

2/5 — Low likelihood

✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims

Common names & aliases

Alpha-TocopherolAlpha TocopherolMixed TocopherolsVitamin E

Functions

⚡ Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution, protecting skin from damage.

⚖️ Stabiliser

Prevents ingredients from separating, degrading, crystallising, or losing their intended texture and performance.

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