KEY HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS
- Antioxidant Protection: Helps protect susceptible oils and other ingredients from oxidation, supporting the stability and quality of cosmetic formulations.
- Moisturizing Skin Conditioning: Helps soften dry skin, maintain moisture, and improve the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness, promoting a smoother, healthier-looking complexion.
- Nourishing Hair Care: Provides conditioning benefits that help improve hair softness, manageability, and natural shine.
- Ideal for Overnight Skincare: A valuable addition to night creams, facial oils, and moisturizing treatments designed to nourish and condition skin.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Vitamin E USP Cosmetic Grade is a concentrated, oil-soluble antioxidant valued for its skin-conditioning and formulation-protective properties. Containing d-alpha-Tocopherol, it helps moisturize dry skin, improve the appearance of fine lines, and promote a smoother, healthier-looking complexion. It also provides conditioning benefits for dry hair and scalp.
Beyond its skincare benefits, Vitamin E is widely used in cosmetic manufacturing to help protect oils and other oxidation-sensitive ingredients from premature degradation. When incorporated into oil-based formulations, it helps slow oxidation and maintain ingredient quality.
This GMO-free and gluten-free cosmetic-grade Vitamin E has a naturally viscous consistency and a golden-yellow to clear-brown appearance. Its colour may vary and can gradually darken with exposure to air and light, potentially influencing the colour of finished formulations.
Recommended Usage:
0.5%: Suggested starting level for antioxidant protection in oil-based formulations.
2–30%: Suggested range for incorporation into selected skincare formulations, subject to formulation compatibility and safety assessment.
Formulation Note: Vitamin E is an antioxidant, not a preservative. It does not protect water-containing products against bacteria, yeast, or mould. A suitable broad-spectrum preservative is required for formulations containing water.
DIRECTIONS AND USAGE
- Overnight Facial Conditioning: Blend a small amount of Vitamin E with a suitable carrier oil, such as Olive or Jojoba Oil, to create a nourishing facial oil. Apply sparingly to clean skin as part of an evening skincare routine.
- Nighttime Serums: Incorporate Vitamin E into oil-based facial serums to enhance moisturization and provide antioxidant support. When combining with water-based ingredients, a properly formulated emulsion or compatible solubilizing system is required.
- Shampoo & Conditioner Enhancement: Incorporate Vitamin E into the oil phase of compatible haircare formulations to improve conditioning and help protect oxidation-sensitive oils. Direct addition to finished water-based shampoos may cause separation.
- Hot Oil Hair Treatments: Blend Vitamin E with compatible carrier oils such as Olive, Coconut, Hemp Seed, and Jojoba Oil. Apply a small amount to hair lengths and ends as a conditioning treatment. Use the blend at room temperature or gently warmed in a water bath. Never apply hot oil directly to the scalp.
- Body Oils & Moisturizers: Incorporate Vitamin E into properly formulated body oils, creams, and lotions to enhance skin conditioning and provide antioxidant protection.
- Night Creams & Lotions: Add Vitamin E to the oil phase of compatible facial creams and lotions to improve emollience and help protect oils from oxidation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- INCI Name: d-alpha-Tocopherol
- Origin: China
- Constituents: 67–87% d-alpha-Tocopherol and 13–33% refined GMO-free soybean oil.
- Product Type: Vitamin E USP Cosmetic Grade – Raw Material
- Colour & Appearance: Golden-yellow to reddish liquid with a naturally viscous consistency.
- Aromatic Profile: Mild, characteristic aroma.
- Solubility: Soluble in oils and alcohol. Insoluble in water.
- Formulation Compatibility: Suitable for oil-based cosmetic formulations, including facial serums, creams, lotions, body oils, balms, and haircare products. Incorporate into the oil phase of compatible formulations.
- Recommended Applications: Ideal for antioxidant protection in oil-based products, skin-conditioning treatments, moisturizers, facial oils, and haircare formulations.
- Storage: Store tightly sealed in the original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from direct light and excessive heat. Keep the container closed when not in use.
- Handling Notes: Vitamin E may darken when exposed to elevated temperatures and can degrade under alkaline conditions. Avoid excessive heating and prolonged exposure to light.