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Here's What Vitamin E Does For Your Skin

Feb. 25, 2016

There are so many different vitamins and each one seems to be as important as the next, but unless you know what they actually do for your skin, you won't know which you actually need the most. If you're unsure of what vitamin E does for your skin, I've got you covered with everything you need to know about it before you buy it and try it.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant, so it's pretty powerful at blocking free radicals from your body. Not sure what that means? "If we can fight off free radicals, then we can reduce wrinkles and keep the skin youthful-looking," says plastic surgeon Dr. Stafford R. Broumand. So it can definitely help with the aging process, but if wrinkles aren't your concern, that doesn't mean it's not for you. Vitamin E can also protect your skin from environmental stress (think the sun and pollution), repair scars, and it's an anti-inflammatory, so it can calm and hydrate your skin. Good things all around.

OK, so what's the downside? Vitamin E can be heavy, so if you have oily skin or breakout frequently, this could contribute to acne, so use with caution.

If you're interested in incorporating vitamin E into your skincare routine, here are seven products to shop.