Vitamin E

This reliable ingredient has been overshadowed by its sibling vitamin C recently, but it’s back in the spotlight this week for its anti-ageing benefits nefits – here’s a refresher.

What is it and how does it benefit the skin?

Normally appearing on ingredient lists as tocopherol, it’s t’s an oil-soluble antioxidant that helps protect the skin from free radicals and supports the skin barrier.

When do I use it?

You can use vitamin E anytime in your routine as it’s an all-rounder ingredient and not specific to morning or night. Some products are re recommended to help heal eal scars and stretch marks. .

Is it for everybody?

Vitamin E suits almost all l skin types as it’s naturally y found in the skin.

TOP PICKS

Yours Only Coat Body Moisturiser uriser $40 This soothing lotion contains vitamin E and is like ke a drink of water for thirsty, y, sensitive, fussy skin types s anda and contains no added nasties! s!

Mother SPF30 Organic Mineral ral l Sunscreen $42 Sunscreens are more than just basic SPF PF protection these days. Most ost of them now, including this s new one we’ve discovered, contain ntain other skin protecting ingredients edients like vitamin E to prevent freereeradical damage, too.

Invite E Vitamin E Cream $12.49 2.49 This no-fuss vitamin E-rich cream softens rough, dry hands h and feet.

Alpha-h Al Vitamin E serum $49.95 Dubbed Du skincare’s “first-aid kit”, this vitamin E serum for the face is mixed with macadamia seed oil and evening primrose to help reinforce the skin’s barrier barrie and prevent water loss.