Vitamin E
Description
Vitamin E – Benchmark natural antioxidant
Vitamin E is the generic name for a family of compounds called tocopherols, known for their antioxidant power. In cosmetic formulations, Vitamin E serves a dual purpose: it protects sensitive oils and ingredients within the formula against oxidative degradation (rancidity), thereby extending product freshness, while also contributing to the antioxidant protection of the skin.
Ellemental Vitamin E is a standardized blend of plant-derived tocopherols, sourced from a vegetable oil processing stream and stabilized in organic sunflower oil. Its profile is rich in gamma- and delta-tocopherol, forms that laboratory tests have proven to be significantly more effective as antioxidants than the commonly used alpha-tocopherol.
Ingredients (INCI): Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Technical Characteristics
- Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy yellowish liquid; faint, characteristic odor
- Solubility: Soluble in oils and fats; insoluble in water
- Quality: Standardized concentration of 50% tocopherols; COSMOS certified at source
- Standard Dosage: 0.1 - 0.5%
Scientific Studies and Documentation
According to the manufacturer, the tocopherol profile of this blend (rich in gamma- and delta-tocopherol) demonstrated superior antioxidant efficacy compared to alpha-tocopherol, the most common form found in conventional Vitamin E products, in comparative oxidative stability tests (accelerated Oxipres and Rancimat tests). Antioxidant efficacy varies depending on the type of oil in which the Vitamin E is incorporated.
Properties and Benefits
- Potent antioxidant that protects the cosmetic formula against oxidative degradation
- Extends the freshness and stability of oxidation-sensitive products (oils, butters, active ingredients)
- Contributes to the antioxidant protection of the skin
- Helps promote a more even skin tone
- Natural ingredient certified for natural and organic cosmetics
Applications
- Facial and body oils as an antioxidant stabilizer
- Serums and creams containing oxidation-sensitive actives
- Balms, butters, and oil blends to prolong freshness
- Natural and organic formulations requiring a natural antioxidant
Formulation Guide
- Add to the oil phase of the formula at a temperature between 20 and 50°C, under stirring until completely homogenized
- Not a suitable preservative for products containing an aqueous phase
- Adding it as early as possible in the process is recommended to protect oxidation-sensitive ingredients in the formula right from the start
- Its antioxidant efficacy may vary depending on the composition of the oils in the formula
Usage Safety and Storage
- Profile: Safe ingredient with good skin tolerance
- Precautions: External cosmetic use
- Storage: Store in a closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light
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