What is vitamin E ?
Vitamin E, or tocopherol, is a group of fat-soluble biologically active substances, of which there are eight. The name tocopherol, consisting of the Greek words tocos ("offspring") and phero ("to be born"), was given by its discoverers, biologists Herbert Evans and Catherine Bishop, when during one of their studies they found that the lack of this substance causes infertility in experimental animals. This was followed by a great variety of other discoveries - vitamin E proved to be very versatile.
Propriestes of Vitamin E
This vitamin protects skin cells from aging. Aging of the body in general and the skin in particular is largely due to oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
When the amoHas a general antioxidant effectunt of oxidants caused by ultraviolet light, pollution, smoking, poor diet and lifestyle exceeds the body's natural antioxidant abilities, cells, and in particular their DNA, become damaged. The damaging process worsens with age. On the skin level, this damage manifests itself with wrinkles, blemishes, redness and even cancer.
Vitamin E has the following properties:
- helps regeneration, cell renewal;
- sows the appearance of visible signs of aging, including the premature formation of wrinkles;
- fights free radicals;
- reduces pigmentation;
- improves cellular oxygenation;
- helps maintain moisture levels;
- helps to increase elasticity.
Vitamin E is present in moisturizing, nourishing, anti-aging products, as well as in cosmetics for problematic skin. In cosmetic creams its concentration varies from 0.1% to 0.2%. In serums the concentration is higher.
Recently, the number of products with tocopherol has grown exponentially.
Multi Vitamin Moisturizing Cream - powerful moisturizing cream is infused with a unique blend of vitamins A, B, C, E, pure Dead Sea Minerals and Hyaluronic Acid. It provides intensive skin hydration, and restores its protective barrier to prevent water loss.
Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream by Yofing - intensively nourishes and moisturizes sensitive skin. When nourished properly, the epidermis around eyes regains its volume; the skin thus becomes less flaccid. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin, helping smooth the wrinkles.
