Tocopherol
Hello, vitamin E.
What it does
An antioxidant that helps protect skin and stops oils in the formula from going off.
Good to know
This is vitamin E itself. It also helps skin hold on to moisture.
Often found in: Sunscreens, Shower gels, Shampoos
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- EFSA: Re-evaluation of tocopherols (E 306-309) as food additives (2015) (Independent)
- Vitamin E in dermatology (Indian Dermatol Online J, 2016) (Medical)
- CIR: Final report on Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate and related ingredients (2002) (Industry-funded)
See how a whole product suits your skin
Clovi scans the barcode and checks every ingredient for you.
Join the waitlist