According to MayoClinic.com, vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E is commonly used in skin creams because of its potential anti-aging effects, and it's being studied for use as part of potential treatments for various diseases. Vitamin E is also commonly found in its pure form--often in a capsule--and in certain foods.
Provides Natural Sun Protection
When applied to the skin as a topical treatment, vitamin E can help protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet light from the sun, according to WHFoods.com. Although topical vitamin E is generally more known for sun protection, including an adequate amount of vitamin E-rich foods such as raw sunflower seeds, olives, dry roasted almonds, fresh papaya and boiled greens such as Swiss chard, mustard greens and collard greens to your diet has the same protective effect.
Can Help Fight Acne and Acne Scars
Vitamin E is commonly used in acne treatments and applied to the skin by itself because it helps the body regulate the volume of retinol, or vitamin A. This is important for overall skin health, according to AcneAsssasin.com, a website devoted to providing free and accurate information to help acne sufferers find remedies that work. AcneAsssasin.com recommends getting enough vitamin E in your diet or taking a supplement as well as using vitamin E skin creams to fight acne. According to The Acne Resource Center Online, a site that provides free information about acne treatments of different types, topical vitamin E treatments can also help reduce the visibility of acne scars on the skin and help damaged skin heal by protecting against free radicals.
Stretch Mark Reduction
According to Allaboutstretchmarks.com, topical vitamin E oil and skin creams can help get rid of stretch marks by breaking down the collagen and elastin that cause markings and wrinkles on the skin, while helping to replace the damaged tissue with new, healthy looking tissue. Allaboutstretchmarks.com recommends using topical vitamin E treatments along with vitamin C for the best potential results. However, more research must be done to confirm that this treatment is more beneficial in getting rid of stretch marks than vitamin E alone. Many doctors and professionals are still skeptical about whether vitamin E creams help get rid of stretch marks or simply make the skin look healthier, reducing their overall visibility as stretch marks begin to fade on their own.
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