Vitamin E: A potent antioxidant for healthy skin

Introduction

Free radicals are well known for various skin concerns as they can damage skin over successive interval. Throughout the day skin is exposed to various environmental, chemical and physical agents that lead to oxidative stress resulting in several short- and long-term adverse effects such as skin thickening, appearance of wrinkles, rough and uneven patches and a slower cell turnover process.

Benefits

Vitamin E is naturally occurring lipid soluble antioxidant which is important to maintain skin health. Topical application of photostable Vitamin E provides its higher concentration to skin cells which strengthen skin barrier by improving phospholipid synthesis between cells. It also scavenges free radicals and give nourishment to skin cells. Vitamin E is a potent anti-inflammatory agent which exhibits anti-photoageing and photoprotective activity.

Conclusion

Regular exposure to UV rays, environmental stressors or harsh chemicals damages skin's barrier and delays skin renewal process which leads to various skin concerns. Topical use of photo-stable Vitamin E acts as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which maintains skin's natural health and prevents the damaging effects caused by external stressors.

References

1. Role of vitamin E in normal and damaged skin. International Journal of Dermatology. National library of medicine, 1995, January.