Vitamin E, which has another name tocopherol, is a unique natural substance, which is famous for its protective, regenerative and anti-aging properties. Today it is actively used in the manufacture of cosmetic decorative and care products. In home cosmetics, vitamin E is used to prepare nourishing and moisturizing masks.
Vitamin E Benefits
The benefits of tocopherol for the body are enormous. This substance:
- brightens the skin;
- treats sunburn;
- inhibits the aging of the dermis.
One of the pluses is that vitamin E in facial cosmetics acts as a moisturizer. It has the ability to rejuvenate dehydrated dermis. It has the best effect on dry and damaged skin, which badly needs to restore lost moisture. Before using vitamin E, owners of a fatty or normal dermis should consult a dermatologist, since this moisturizer can lead to inflammation.
It is noted that tocopherol helps to produce collagen, which slows down the aging process of the skin. It induces epidermal cells to renew. If you regularly use vitamin E, then you can prevent the appearance of new wrinkles. It is noted that it contains antioxidants that neutralize the effect of free radicals caused by ultraviolet light. Tocopherol brightens dark spots, treats stretch marks, therefore it is useful in the postpartum period. Users note that if you use it regularly, combining it with neat rubbing movements, you can restore the elasticity of the skin. Vitamin E oil relieves lips from dryness, makes them soft.
Additional benefits
Drugs with this component help eliminate:
- irritation
- peeling;
- dryness.
They help fight skin problems such as oily sheen, black spots, blackheads, acne and bacteria. In cosmetics, vitamin E is effective against:
- freckles
- age spots;
- scarring on the body.
Tocopherol normalizes blood microcirculation, supplies the dermis with oxygen. The peculiarity is that due to its antioxidant properties it is able to inhibit the appearance and development of skin cancer.
Sun Protection
One of the significant properties of vitamin E in cosmetics is considered to be protective, thanks to which it protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation. It reduces the likelihood of severe sunburn. It is noted that this component increases the effectiveness of substances that are contained in sunscreens, namely titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Tocopherol, if vitamin C is present with it, perfectly protects the surface of the dermis from sunlight. However, it must be borne in mind that this component is not able to perform the function of a sunscreen.
Vitamin E as a Preservative
Tocopherol in various cosmetics, especially organic ones, is a moisturizing ingredient, an antioxidant and a preservative. Cosmetics with Vitamin E "Top Body" protects not only the dermis from the action of the sun's rays, but also the active ingredients that are rapidly destroyed in the light. Therefore, the shelf life of cosmetics, this component significantly increases, especially if the product is in a transparent package. If tocopherol is listed at the very end, then it is included as a preservative, not a moisturizing ingredient.
Where tocopherol is used
Vitamin E is found in:
- nourishing cream for hands and nails;
- masked to strengthen hair;
- sunscreen for the face and body;
- emulsions, creams for skin care around the eyes, décolleté and problematic dermis;
- nourishing cream for sagging skin;
- baby cosmetics for derma care;
- anti-aging creams, serums and emulsions;
- daily moisturizer for the face.
According to reviews, vitamin E in cosmetics shows its properties mainly in that it improves the nutrition of the mucous membranes and skin, as a result, prevents them from becoming dry, improves the condition of nails and hair, and rejuvenates the whole body. Because of these qualities, it is used in all kinds of lipsticks, shampoos and lotions.
At a young age, tocopherol is used as a prophylactic that helps protect against fine wrinkles. In mature, he copes with deeper wrinkles, tones and tightens the dermis of the face. At home, cosmetics with vitamin E must be kept tightly closed in places where direct sunlight does not fall.
Warning
Do not think that a large amount of tocopherol improves the properties of such cosmetics. The fact is that this vitamin, when it reacts with free radicals, also starts to oxidize, while its activity decreases. It turns into a weak radical, and then, instead of benefiting the skin, it can harm it. Therefore, its amount should not be higher than a certain percentage. It is strictly forbidden to use any cosmetics that have expired.
General rules of use
Directly, a solution of vitamin E in cosmetics without additives will not harm the dermis, but outwardly in its pure form it is almost never used. There are general rules for conducting a facial treatment with the products that contain tocopherol. First, you should first check the body for allergies. Apply a little preparation to your wrist. The cosmetic procedure can be performed if, after some time, redness and itching do not appear.
Next, you need to prepare the site, it is recommended to steam the skin, clean the pores with a scrub. The next step is to apply a dense layer of prepared cosmetic mixture with light massaging movements. The mask should not be applied to the area around the eyes. After 20 minutes, everything needs to be washed off with warm water or a decoction of soothing herbs, chamomile is suitable for these purposes.
After washing off the mask with tocopherol, it is recommended to apply cream to the treated skin. The procedure is advised to be carried out 1-2 times a week. The course consists of 10 procedures, after which a 2-month break is required. A large number of women are not advised to replace eyelids with vitamin E, since this solution is too heavy for thin skin. If left overnight, in the morning there will be huge bags under the eyes. Therefore, masks with natural oils, which contain tocopherol in its natural form, are considered the best option. Today, vitamin E for cosmetics is sold in ampoules, capsules, and as oily solutions. You can buy them at pharmacies.
Thus, every modern woman should use cosmetics with vitamin E, thanks to which you can keep your skin healthy and attractive for a long time.