July 28, 2025
4 min read
It’s common knowledge that antioxidants are great for our overall health, and when it comes to antioxidants in skincare - Vitamin E is a must have ingredient! Often found as Tocopherol on ingredient labels, Vitamin E isn’t naturally produced by the body but obtained through diet and skincare - playing an important part in protecting cell membranes from environmental stress. You can find Vitamin E in skincare such as moisturisers and serums along with foods rich in fats and oils such as nuts and seeds in addition to fruits and vegetables.
What Is Vitamin E?
This powerful fat-soluble vitamin is a highly-efficient antioxidant that limits the production of free radicals, the unstable molecules that cause cellular damage. It also boasts photoprotective properties and may protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV-exposure. Vitamin E is commonly used in topical formulations for its soothing, anti-inflammatory effects. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this antioxidant so beneficial for the skin.
How Does Vitamin E Benefit the Skin?
Antioxidant Protection
Vitamin E is best known for its ability to fight free radical damage caused by pollution, UV exposure, and environmental stressors. By neutralising these unstable molecules, it helps prevent damage to the skin that may lead to premature aging, fine lines, and dullness.
Deep Hydration
Vitamin E is oil soluble, penetrating deep into the skin’s layers where it delivers long-lasting hydration. It helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, locking and sealing in moisture. This makes Vitamin E particularly beneficial for anyone with Dry or Sensitive Skin and anyone living in cold climates.
Promotes Skin Healing
Vitamin E contains natural anti-inflammatory properties that can support skin repair and regeneration. If you have irritated skin it will help to sooth irritation and redness. Vitamin E is also a great post cosmetic treatment option to help your skin recover and may even reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks with regular use.
Age Defence
Hydration plus Antioxidant skin defence are two key components to maintaining healthy, youthful skin. Thanks to Vitamin E’s protective and moisturising qualities, it often helps prevent and slow signs of premature ageing including fine lines, uneven skin tone and loss of elasticity.
Sun Protection Support
While skincare is never a substitute for SPF, Vitamin E may boost your sunscreen’s effectiveness. It helps reduce oxidative stress caused by UV exposure and can help to calm and repair the skin after sun exposure.
What skin types benefit from Vitamin E?
While most skin types can benefit from the many nourishing qualities that Vitamin E has to offer, Dry Skin, Mature Skin and Sensitive Skin will see best results. The deep hydration, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Vitamin E will help to strengthen the skin’s barrier for those with sensitive skin while protecting mature skin from further damage and replenishing moisture for anyone experiencing dryness.
Anyone with oily or acne prone skin should use Vitamin E products with caution as it is an oil-based ingredient which has the potential to block pores depending on the formulation. Look for Tocopherol on the lower end of the ingredients list and always patch test before full use.
How to Implement Vitamin E into your Skincare Routine
From cleansers to moisturisers, Vitamin E can be found in many skincare products, making it easier than ever to boost your Vitamin E intake topically. Below are our top picks that will brighten, nourish and protect the skin.
LAMAV Hydra Calm Cream Cleanser
Our gentle, ultra-rich cleansing cream is formulated with Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Avocado and Vitamin E to soothe and comfort the skin while removing impurities, make-up and pollutants. Nurturing extracts of Chamomile and Mountain Pepper Leaf deeply hydrate and to reveal brighter skin that feels comforted - never squeaky clean.
LAMAV Rumex Day Cream
When you pair Vitamin E with Vitamin C you get a powerful antioxidant duo that protects and brightens the skin naturally. Enjoy radiant and hydrated skin daily with LAMAV’s Rumex Day Cream. Our advanced brightening cream targets pigmentation and discolouration while delivering just the right amount of hydration. The addition of Pomegranate Oil and Vitamin E fight free radicals for a youthful, glowing complexion.
LAMAV Vitamin C Brightening Oil
Another beautiful blend of antioxidants, our Vitamin C Brightening Oil delivers 10% Vitamin C in addition to Vitamin E, Camellia and Macadamia Seed Oils to help to restore the skin’s delicate lipid barrier and deliver age-defying results.
LAMAV Omega 3 Advanced Night Cream
Our advanced night cream is a Multi-Award Winner for a reason. Specifically designed to recharge, repair and hydrate the skin while you sleep, it is packed with natural hyaluronic acid, Chia seed oil and Raspberry Seed Oil to support the skin's natural barrier function, whilst antioxidant-rich Vitamin E, Kakadu Plum and Quandong Extracts enhance skin's repairing action
LAMAV Ayurvedic Body Oil
When it comes to skin health we often forget our bodies. Give your body the love it deserves with LAMAV’s Ayurvedic Body Oils. This powerful Ayurvedic Body Oil contains heart-warming and meditative oils including Sandalwood, Marjoram and Cedarwood along with Vitamin E to support hydration and improve the appearance of texture and stretch marks with regular use. Formulated to inspire your self-care ritual, this unique blend supports mental clarity, balances emotions and enhances serenity. Enjoy our body oils as part of your daily post-shower routine or take some time to enjoy our signature Abhyanga Massage.
Whether you’re experiencing dryness, hoping to slow the signs of aging, or just want to give your skin a daily dose of protection, Vitamin E is a skincare essential worth adding to your routine.
