Tocopheryl Acetate
A form of vitamin E.
What it does
An antioxidant that helps protect skin and the formula from damage by air.
Good to know
A more stable form of vitamin E, so it keeps well in products. It also helps condition skin.
Often found in: Sunscreens, Hand creams, Lip products
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
- Vitamin E in dermatology (Indian Dermatol Online J, 2016) (Medical)
- CIR: Final report on Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate and related ingredients (2002) (Industry-funded)
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