Tocopherol

The Basics On Tocopherol

What is Tocopherol?

What are other names for Tocopherol?

2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-(4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL)-, 2H1BENZOPYRAN6OL, 3,4DIHYDRO2,5,7,8TETRAMETHYL2(4,8,12TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL), 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-(4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL)- 2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-(4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL)-2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, 3,4-DIHYDRO-2,5,7,8-TETRAMETHYL-2-(4,8,12-TRIMETHYLTRIDECYL)-2H-BENZOPYRAN-6-OL, D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, DL-A -TOCOP HEROL, DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, NATURAL VITAMIN E, TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL, VITAMIN E, and VITAMIN E OIL

What is Tocopherol used for?

Tocopherol is known as an antioxidant superhero that provides awesome protection for your skin when included in body care products. (This shouldn’t be terribly surprising, since tocopherols make up 96% of your skin’s natural antioxidant defense system!) Studies show tocopherol: Absorbs UV rays and helps prevent UV-induced free radical damage to skin Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent in skin Helps moisturize Helps reduce pollution-related free radical damage

How Tocopherol is classified

Antioxidants, Vitamins

Recommendations for using Tocopherol during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Tocopherol During Pregnancy

What we know about using Tocopherol while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

The original report on tocopherols indicated that tocopheryl succinate, up to 75 mg/d in the diet did not have reproductive or developmental effects in rats. And, tocopheryl acetate, ≤1.6 g/kg/d, generally did not have any reproductive or developmental effects in rabbits, hamsters, rats, or mice.1

General safety info about Tocopherol from CIR

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 14 tocopherols and tocotrienols and concluded these ingredients are safe as used in cosmetics. The tocopherols are reported to function in cosmetics as antioxidants or skin-conditioning agents; in contrast, tocotrienols are not reported to function as an antioxidants in cosmetics but as a light stabilizer, oral care agent, or skin-conditioning agent. The Panel reviewed the new and existing animal and clinical data to determine the safety of these ingredients and found it appropriate to extrapolate the existing information to conclude on the safety of all the tocopherols and tocotrienols.

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Products where you might find Tocopherol

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil; Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Antioxidant Face Oil; Dr. Jart+ Shake & Shot Rubber Pore Minimizing Mask with Black Bean