Vitamin E is often considered a very versatile nutrient because of its numerous applications. This vitamin is an antioxidant and can help certain types of cells in your body heal faster after being damaged. Vitamin E is also highly regarded when it comes to skin care and is a common ingredient in many lotions and topical creams. It can improve your skin's health and help stave off the effects of aging, and it can also be used to accelerate the healing process of damaged skin.
Step 1
Rub vitamin E oil or a lotion containing vitamin E oil onto your skin to absorb its nutrients and antioxidants. Vitamin E oil is thick and sticky, so you may want to mix it with an essential oil to dilute it. If you apply pure vitamin E oil to your skin, be aware that it will be sticky and potentially uncomfortable. It should also only be applied once or twice a week because it can clog pores and lead to the development of acne. Lotions containing vitamin E can be rubbed into your skin once or twice a day--early in the morning and before bedtime for the best results.
Step 2
Drip vitamin E oil onto third-degree burns to help soothe the pain and accelerate the healing process. For best results, make sure your skin is dry before applying the vitamin E oil.
Step 3
Mix 1200 IU of vitamin E oil with 1 or 2 tbsp. olive oil and apply to a sunburn as soon as possible after its development. The faster you apply the mixture, the less likely you will be to develop peeling skin.
Step 4
Dab vitamin E oil onto hemorrhoids to alleviate pain and help eliminate the skin blemish.
Tips and Warnings
- Consume vitamin E supplements as a regular part of your daily diet to get the maximum benefit from the oil.
Things You'll Need
- Vitamin E oil
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