Vitamin E (Cosmetic Grade)

Vitamin E is a viscous oil having a slight characteristic vegetable oil aroma. It may oxidize upon exposure to air and light, resulting in gradual darkening. It may add a tint of colour to skincare formulations.

Studies have shown that Vitamin E plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from environmental factors. The d-alpha-tocopherol in Vitamin E is also known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines. For use in cosmetics, Vitamin E is a natural antioxidant with a full spectrum of tocopherols, which will extend the shelf-life of oils (any product with water in it will require a full-spectrum preservative). Adding 0.5% to a carrier oil will simply extend the life of the oil. To utilize its benefits to the skin, a minimum of 2% to a maximum of 30% is added to the formulation.

Can we use vitamin E, rosemary extract or grapefruit seed extract to preserve?

It’s a common myth that anti-oxidants such as vitamin E, grapefruit seed extract and rosemary extract are preservatives but they are actually anti-oxidants.  Oxidation of oils and kinds of butter leads to rancidity and anti-oxidants slow down this process. These anti-oxidants do not prevent bacteria, yeast, or mould from spoiling your product.

This particular form of Vitamin E should not be applied directly to the skin, as it is designed specifically as an ingredient to be used in cosmetics.

INCI: Tocopherol

Constituents: 

• Natural (50% Tocopherol; Soy-Based): 50% vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherol, d-beta tocopherol, d-gamma tocopherol, d-delta tocopherol.) and 50% (GMO Free) refined soybean oil.

Colour:

• Natural (50% Tocopherol; Soy-Based): Transparent Brown Liquid
• D-alpha; Tocopheryl Acetate 96%: Transparent ~ Transparent light yellow liquid

Consistency:

• Natural (50% Tocopherol; Soy-Based): Thick Oil Like
• D-alpha; Tocopheryl Acetate 96%: Carrier Oil Like

Solubility: Vitamin E is soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone, fats and vegetable oils. It is insoluble in water.

Usage Rate: 0.3%-0.5% in formulations

Cautions: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark, dry, area as Vitamin E is subjected to oxidization.

Origin: 

• Natural (50% Tocopherol; Soy Based): India
• D-alpha; Tocopheryl Acetate 96%: USA

Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.

Packaging:

• 10ml/30ml: Amber Glass Bottle with Stopper Plug
• 100ml/250ml/500ml/1Litre: Plastic Bottle/ Plastic HPDE Reagent Bottle

Dispatch In:

• In Stock: 2-3 working days
• Pre-Order: 10-12 working days

Documents:

• Natural (50% Tocopherol; Soy Based): Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
  
  
• D-alpha; Tocopherol Acetate 96%: Technical Data Sheet (TDS)