Antioxidants · Established

Vitamin E

INCI: Tocopherol / Tocopheryl Acetate · Mixed Tocopherols
AntioxidantSoftensProtects lipids

The classic fat-soluble antioxidant. It protects the skin's lipids and partners naturally with vitamin C.

What it is

Vitamin E (a family of tocopherols) is the skin's principal fat-soluble antioxidant. Because it is oil-loving, it protects the lipid parts of skin and formula, cell membranes and the barrier's own oils, that water-soluble antioxidants can't reach. It also helps keep the oils in a formula from going rancid.

How it works

Protects lipids

It neutralises free radicals within the skin's and formula's oil phase, defending barrier lipids and membranes from oxidative damage.

Works with vitamin C

Vitamins E and C regenerate each other's antioxidant activity, a classic pairing that covers both the oil and water sides of the skin.

The evidence

Vitamin E is a foundational, extensively studied antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent, especially effective in combination with vitamin C.

Works well with

The natural oil-phase partner to vitamin C derivatives; supports HydraMatrix-6 and UV defence.

Who it's for

All skin types; valuable anywhere environmental protection matters.

Worth knowing

Antioxidant protection complements, and never replaces, sunscreen.

Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.