Tocopheryl Acetate

Tocopheryl Acetate

9.0

Ingredient Info

Tocopheryl acetate is a stable form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that helps protect skin from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. It's commonly used in skincare products because it's more shelf-stable than other vitamin E forms and may help support the skin's natural barrier function.



Benefits

  • Antioxidant protection against environmental damage
  • Supports skin barrier health
  • Stable ingredient with good shelf life in formulations

Science: Tocopheryl acetate is a well-established vitamin E ester that the body converts to free vitamin E for use. Research shows it functions as a lipid-soluble antioxidant; one recent study found it contributed to a moisturizer's beneficial effects on skin microbiota balance in atopic dermatitis models, though more direct clinical evidence on topical efficacy is limited.



×

Report an issue with this ingredient