Liquid vitamin E can be administered orally or applied topically, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual." It is often used to treat hair, lips and skin. "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," suggests piercing a vitamin E capsule and squeezing out its contents if you are unable to locate vitamin E sold in liquid form.
Nourishes Hair
According to "Clinical Cosmetology," when liquid vitamin E is applied topically to hair, it is absorbed into the hair via the hair cuticle. This strengthens the hair, allowing it to better withstand pollution, styling products and the heat of styling elements. Hair is shinier and softer after being treated with liquid vitamin E. Liquid vitamin E is typically applied to dry or damp hair, allowed to absorb into the hair for 30 minutes to one hour, and then rinsed off with cool water.
Moisturizes Lips
When applied topically, "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice" notes that liquid vitamin E moisturizes lips. Thus, liquid vitamin E is a suitable treatment for chapped or dry lips. According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," liquid vitamin E prevents dry lips from cracking and promotes healthy hydration and cell turnover. As a result, with regular use of liquid vitamin E, lips will become smooth, soft and hydrated, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual."
Hydrates Skin
Dry, chapped skin is effectively hydrated with liquid vitamin E, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual." Because they are usually dry, liquid vitamin E is applied to the knees, elbows and heels, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice."
Liquid vitamin E can be applied to scars and stretch marks to hydrate them and promote cell turnover, which improves skin elasticity and prevents excess scarring.
References
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
- "Clinical Cosmetology"; Victoria Rayner; 1993
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