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Writer's pictureClaire Stenhouse

Vitamin E and skin


Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an antioxidant. Its main function in skin care is to protect against sun damage. Vitamin E absorbs the harmful UV light from the sun when applied to the skin. Photoprotection refers to the body's ability to minimize the damage caused by UV

rays. This can help prevent dark spots and wrinkles.


Normally, the body produces vitamin E through sebum, an oily substance emitted though the skin's pores. In the right balance, sebum helps keep the skin conditioned and prevents dryness. If you have particularly dry skin, vitamin E can possibly help counteract a lack of sebum.


Vitamin E also helps in the treatment of skin inflammation. While vitamin E is available in many skin care products,the problem is that any effects could be minimized upon sun exposure. Getting enough vitamin E in your diet is preferable. Most adults need about 15 mg of

vitamin E per day. You can increase your intake by: eating more nuts and seeds, such as almonds, hazelnuts, and sunflower seeds

taking a multivitamin or separate vitamin E supplement using topical products that contain both vitamin E and vitamin C (this can be more effective in photoprotection than those that contain only one of the two)


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