Vitamin E
Updated: Mar 26, 2020

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:
⢠Wheat Germ Oil
⢠Hazelnut Oil
⢠Sunflower Oil
⢠Almond Oil
⢠Cottonseed Oil
⢠Safflower Oil
⢠Rice Bran Oil
⢠Grapeseed Oil
⢠Avocado Oil
⢠Pumpkin Seed Oil
⢠Olive Oil
⢠Marula Oil
⢠Black Seed Oil
⢠Argan Oil
⢠Apricot Kernel Oil
⢠Hemp Seed Oil
⢠Black Currant Seed Oil
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