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Tocopherol is a specific form of vitamin E that’s often found in skin care products and dietary supplements
It’s also known as tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol acetate, or vitamin E acetate. Tocopherol is a form of Vitamin E typically derived from vegetable oils
Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help to protect your body from damaging compounds called free radicals. Normally, free radicals form when your body converts food into energy. However, free radicals can also come from UV light, cigarette smoke, and air pollution
Vitamin E may also have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin making your skin look younger
Vitamin E helps support the immune system, cell function, and skin health
There’s also preliminary evidence that it can help prevent scarring and reduce the signs of aging, too
Studies are underway to learn more about the many ways tocopherol and other forms of vitamin E benefit skin and overall health
It also helps protect products by acting as a preservative and preventing natural oils from going rancid
