Your skincare routine probably involves a ton of vitamins. You may not think about them too much when applying a product to your face and body, but they’re worth your attention — vitamins are crucial to prompting cell turnover and revealing healthy-looking skin!
One of those critical skin nutrients is vitamin E.
Vitamin E protects your skin from free radicals that can damage cells and lead to premature aging. You’re exposed to free radicals in your everyday life through air pollution, cigarette smoke, and damage from the sun’s UV rays. Using vitamin E offers a protective shield against these elements.
Although there are about eight different types of vitamin E, you’ll likely only find alpha-tocopherol in cosmetic products. If you see “tocopherol” on your favorite skin care product’s ingredient list, that’s vitamin E! Here’s what you should know about its natural sources and how to use it as part of your skincare regimen.
Vitamin E is found in a variety of good-for-you foods. The FDA recommends that adults get about 15mg of vitamin E daily. If you eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet, you’re probably already getting a lot of vitamin E!
Here are some rich sources of vitamin E, according to the National Institutes of Health:
- One tablespoon of wheat germ oil, 100% of your daily value (DV)
- 1 ounce of dry roasted sunflower seeds, 37% DV
- 1 ounce of dry roasted almonds, 34% DV
- Two tablespoons of peanut butter, 15% DV
- ½ cup of boiled spinach, 10% DV
- ½ cup of cooked broccoli, 10% DV
You can also find vitamin E in fortified foods like cereal or juice. Nothing on the list looks appealing. Ask your doctor if they can recommend a daily vitamin E supplement.
To learn more about how vitamin E benefits your skin, read the whole article at Neutrogena.
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