How Does Vitamin E Oil Benefits Your Skin?

Introduction

Are you getting expected results for your skin issues by applying various ointments? If ‘yes’ then you are on right track but if ‘no’ then you’re off the track. There must be something missing, maybe in your treatment or in your diet!

Most of the time, diet deficiencies can be a neglected cause of many skin problems and Vitamin E deficiency is one of them. Vitamin E is a powerful fat-soluble vitamin that can rejuvenate your skin and overall health.

For skin health, vitamin E oil is more effective than other vitamin E supplementation.

What is Vitamin E Oil?

Vitamin E oil is naturally derived from vitamin E sources. It is easily found in green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds. Vitamin E oil has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which are best for skin health.

Vitamin E oil moisturizes and nourishes your skin. It is extremely versatile as it is excellent for skin health, helps to neutralize free radicals which damage cells, prevents cardiovascular disease, cancer and other ailments.

Benefits of Vitamin E Oil For Skin

In its purest form, vitamin E is potent and acts amazingly on the skin. Here are some excellent benefits of vitamin E oil as follows –

1. Nourishes the Skin

Vitamin E oil is very effective that makes your nerves stronger and helps to nourish your skin. This oil also increases the blood supply to the skin which ultimately raises the nourishment to the skin.

2. Moisturize the Skin

Vitamin E oil is a fat-soluble vitamin hence it is heavier than water-soluble products. It restores the moisture and prevents dryness of the scalp. You can add a few drops of this oil in your daily moisturizer and apply it to your skin in the night.

3. Prevent Acne & Scars

Vitamin E oil has an anti-inflammatory property that prevents acne formation. It also removes the clogged dirt which can be a cause for acne. Vitamin E oil nourishes your skin and makes it healthy. It also an excellent remedy for acne scarring. It lights up the scars found on the face.

There is some evidence that vitamin E may help avoid or lessen the severity of sunburns. Vitamin E oil may help to lessen the burning and itching associated with sunburn since it may moisturise and soothe the dry, flaky skin. I still suggest using sunscreen and avoiding direct sun exposure to safeguard your skin.

Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)

4. Reduces Darkness of the Skin

The darkness of the skin can be the reason for increased skin pigment known as melanin. These conditions are very well treated by combining vitamin E with vitamin C. Vitamin E oil reduces the dryness and irritation of the skin.

5. Treats Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are the scariest portion of the post-pregnancy period. It won’t hurt but looks ugly where many gels and ointments have failed to reduce it. However, the topical application of vitamin E oil on stretch marks works miraculously to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

6. Improve Dry Skin Conditions

Vitamin E oil is full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that relieve various dry skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis.

Vitamin E oil provides essential nourishment to the skin and makes it soft and smooth. It moisturizes the skin to prevent dryness of the skin.

The miracles of Vitamin E are not just restricted to the skin. According to recent research, yellow nail syndrome, which results in peeling, damaged, and yellowing nails, may be avoided by taking vitamin E supplements. By avoiding chapped cuticles and dry skin surrounding the nail bed, the moisturising advantages of vitamin E oil may also help nail health.

Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS

7. Controls Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Vitamin E oil has antioxidants that help to increase blood supply to the skin that slows down the ageing process. It works great on wrinkles around the eyes. Apply vitamin E oil thrice a week for best results. The amount of vitamin E you require each day is determined by your age.  According to the National Institutes of Health Trusted Source, teens, adults, and pregnant women should ingest roughly 15 milligrams (mg) each day. Breastfeeding mothers require around 19 milligrams. Vitamin E is required in smaller amounts in the diets of infants, newborns and children.

8. Get Rid of Dark Circles

Although there are few studies that demonstrate that applying vitamin E oil to your under-eye area will help prevent or treat dark circles, it can’t hurt, especially since vitamin E has antioxidant and moisturizing characteristics. Dark circles are difficult to treat but vitamin E oil works beautifully to reduce it. It provides extra nourishment and moisture to the affected area. Apply it with your regular cream and massage gently.

Read More: 7 Home Remedies for Dark Circles

9. Helps in Wound Healing

The study suggests that vitamin E oil may promote a fast wound-healing process. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory there to reduce swelling.

10. Acts as a Cleanser

Vitamin E oil works great to get rid of clogged dirt and other impurities from skin pores. Use a few drops of vitamin E oil on a cotton ball to wipe your face.

11. Treat Chapped Lips

Vitamin E oil works as a moisturizer and helps to soften your chapped lips. Vitamin E promotes cell regeneration and using it on dry lips brings new cells to the surface faster.

Also Read: Signs & Symptoms of Vitamin E Deficiency

Vitamin E is proven miraculous for skin, but it might act as a troublemaker in some cases. Yes, you read it right. An allergic response is the main danger of vitamin E consumption. Skin irritation from vitamin E may exacerbate existing skin conditions. I suggest Vitamin E should be avoided by people with a history of allergic responses, or they should do a patch test on a tiny patch of skin beforehand.

Dr. Smita Barode, B.A.M.S, M.S.

How to Apply Vitamin E Oil to the Skin?

Before using vitamin E oil on the skin, do a patch test. Apply a small quantity of vitamin E oil on the neck or back of the ear and wait for 24-48 hours. If no allergic reaction develops, you can use it safely.

• First, wash your face with lukewarm water and dry it gently with the help of a towel
• Then take a pea-size amount of vitamin E oil on palms and gently massage on face and neck area with the help of your fingers
• If you have sensitive skin leave it for 15 minutes and wash
• If you have dry skin then you can keep it for the whole night and wash it with warm water the next morning.
• Apply vitamin E oil to your under-eye area. Keep in mind, however, that the area has very thin skin, so avoid straining or rubbing it.
• The best motions to use are patting motions with your ring finger.

Read More: 8 Foods That Are Good Source of  Vitamin E

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