What is Vitamin E and why is it good for the skin?

Vitamin E (also known as Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that can help protect from free-radicals, calm irritation and helps to lock in moisture.

Here are some of the benefits of Vitamin E (Tocopherol):

1. Vitamin E in a facial cleanser is non-comedogenic

This means that Vitamin E in facial cleansers will typically not clog your pores and this is because facial cleansers are rinsed off the skin after 1-2 minutes. However, it's worth noting that Vitamin E in pure form can be comedogenic, but if you use a water-based facial cleanser that contains Tocopherol, it is unlikely to cause clogged pores. 

2. Vitamin E provides antioxidant defence 🛡️

Vitamin E can protect your skin from harmful free-radicals that are produced from pollution and UV-rays.

3. Vitamin E is highly beneficial for hydrating/soothing dry skin

In a facial cleanser, Vitamin E works to prevent the loss of water and natural oils during the cleansing phase.

4. Vitamin E moisturises/maintains the skin's barrier

Vitamin E works to maintain the skin barrier by boosting lipid levels, and helps to keep moisture locked into the skin.

If you're experiencing dry skin, a facial cleanser with Vitamin E could be a good solution as it's highly beneficial for soothing and hydrating dry skin.