The Essential Role of Vitamin E in Your Skincare Routine
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Yueke
Tue, May 14, 2024
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Vitamin E skincare has long been popular, but it’s seeing a resurgence thanks to the ‘glass skin’ trend on TikTok. Users mix Nivea Creme with vitamin E oil capsules to achieve a dewy, radiant complexion. However, not all experts endorse this DIY approach. If you’re concerned about looking greasy instead of glowing, it’s better to use products that already contain vitamin E, which is beneficial for all skin types.
“Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant and has been used in dermatology for over 50 years,” says Molly Arnold, a nutritionist at Holland & Barrett. “It protects against oxidative stress from UV exposure and pollution.” Arnold adds that vitamin E can reduce blemishes and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when used in skincare.
Praised for its moisturizing, soothing, and anti-aging properties, vitamin E is often found in creams or oils for topical use on the face and body. “You can find vitamin E in face moisturizers or serums, often combined with other antioxidants like vitamin C,” says Dr. Eleanor Bradley, No7 Beauty’s science credentialing manager. She recommends incorporating a vitamin E moisturizer or serum into your morning routine for full benefits, including protection against free radicals and environmental damage.
Dr. Ifeoma Ejikeme, medical consultant and founder of Adonia Medical Clinic, notes that living in urban environments can cause dryness, irritation, sensitivity, and hyperpigmentation due to pollution. “In a study from Westfield’s How We Shop platform, 54% of participants reported dryness, and 82% were concerned about pollution's effects. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and effective moisturizer.”
Vitamin E can be found in a wide range of skincare and makeup products, including moisturizers, serums, eye creams, lip balms, foundations, and lipsticks. Ejikeme advises looking for ingredients listed as tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate.
“Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant and has been used in dermatology for over 50 years,” says Molly Arnold, a nutritionist at Holland & Barrett. “It protects against oxidative stress from UV exposure and pollution.” Arnold adds that vitamin E can reduce blemishes and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles when used in skincare.
Praised for its moisturizing, soothing, and anti-aging properties, vitamin E is often found in creams or oils for topical use on the face and body. “You can find vitamin E in face moisturizers or serums, often combined with other antioxidants like vitamin C,” says Dr. Eleanor Bradley, No7 Beauty’s science credentialing manager. She recommends incorporating a vitamin E moisturizer or serum into your morning routine for full benefits, including protection against free radicals and environmental damage.
Dr. Ifeoma Ejikeme, medical consultant and founder of Adonia Medical Clinic, notes that living in urban environments can cause dryness, irritation, sensitivity, and hyperpigmentation due to pollution. “In a study from Westfield’s How We Shop platform, 54% of participants reported dryness, and 82% were concerned about pollution's effects. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and effective moisturizer.”
Vitamin E can be found in a wide range of skincare and makeup products, including moisturizers, serums, eye creams, lip balms, foundations, and lipsticks. Ejikeme advises looking for ingredients listed as tocopherol or tocopheryl acetate.
While we often update our wardrobe with the changing seasons, our beauty routine can easily get stuck in a rut. However, adapting your skincare and makeup techniques is essential, especially as you age.
“One of the questions I get asked a lot is how best to wear make-up over the age of 40,” says Carly Utting, senior artist at MAC. She emphasizes that makeup should enhance features to be smoother, plumper, or more defined. As skin tone changes with age, focusing on lips and cheeks becomes crucial.
Skin Prep
Aimee Connolly, makeup artist and founder of Sculpted by Aimee, insists that a great makeup day starts with proper skin prep. “Makeup will apply more seamlessly with the right base products,” she says. Hydration is key, particularly as we age. Use a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid and a ceramide-rich moisturizer to strengthen the skin barrier and lock in moisture.
Foundation
“Finding the perfect foundation has been like finding my perfect pair of jeans,” says Utting. She recommends opting for a serum-like foundation with skin-caring ingredients that add radiance and treat the skin while worn.
Powder
“When powdering the skin, choose a blurring, finely milled powder,” advises Utting. She suggests MAC Studio Fix Pro Set + Blur Weightless Loose Powder for its ability to softly blur fine lines and create a smooth base. Apply with a medium-sized brush to avoid enhancing fine lines.
Blusher
Utting loves adding a creamy, radiant color to 40+ skin. She suggests MAC Glow Play blushers in So Natural and Blush Please for a beautiful, luminous flush. Connolly prefers Sculpted by Aimee Cream Luxe Blush in Dusty Rose for a natural rosy tint.
Lips
A lip primer can smooth out fine lines, making lips look more even and fuller. Follow with a lip liner two or three shades darker than your natural lip shade to enhance the shape. Utting recommends a soft shine on the lips, using non-sticky glosses to add a beautiful shine.
Eyes
“Long-lasting cream eye products are my go-to for 40+ clients,” says Utting, favoring a soft sheen to brighten and lift the eyes. Connolly suggests using natural bronze eyeshadow and a creamy brown kohl liner for definition. She also recommends an eyeliner duo with a nude shade to brighten the waterline and a switch to brown mascara for a softer look.
By updating your skincare and makeup routine with these tips, you can ensure your beauty regimen evolves with the seasons and your age, helping you look and feel your best.