Vitamin E is fat-soluble, comprised of eight compounds. The eight compounds are four tocotrienols and four tocopherols, each classified with the prefixes alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. The only Vitamin E that can be used and consumed by humans is known as alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E is best known for its ability to heal the skin and can be found in oils but also foods like nuts, seeds, and green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin E comes in oil, soft gel, and cream forms.
In addition to its ability to heal the skin from irritation and sunburn, Vitamin E:
• Has great antioxidant properties
• Prevents blackheads
• Helps with neurological functions
• Helps blood clot normally
• Not only does it help the skin heal from sunburns but it also provides extreme protection against the sun when used with sunscreen
Vitamin E can be found in foods like:
• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Green Leafy vegetables like Broccoli and Spinach
• Atlantic Salmon
• Brazil Nuts
• Mangos
• Avocados
• Kiwis
• Butternut Squash
• Olive Oil
• And more
When used on the hair and skin, Vitamin E is great for:
• Maintaining moisture
• Protecting the hair and scalp from environmental pollutions
• Adds shine
• Reduces frizz
• Prevents hair loss
• Balances the scalp's oil production (slows down overproduction of sebum/oil)
• Increases blood circulation
Vitamin E is found in several natural oils including:
• Hazelnut Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Cottonseed Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Rice Bran Oil
• Pumpkin Seed Oil
• Olive Oil
• Marula Oil
• Argan Oil
• Apricot Kernel Oil
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