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INGREDIENT DICTIONARY

Vitamin E Oil

INCI: Vitamin E Oil | CAS #: 7695-91-2
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Vitamin E is an oil-soluble antioxidant used in cosmetic formulations to support ability and skin conditioning.

 

What is Vitamin E Oil & why is it used?

Vitamin E is used to help protect oils from oxidation and to support overall formulation stability while contributing to skin conditioning.

QUALITY MATTERS

Why specification quality matters

Cosmetic-grade vitamin E with high active content and strong antioxidant activity, supporting consistent formulation performance. 

Solubility Oil soluble
Primary function Additive
Use level 0.1–1.0%

Behaviour in formulations

It helps prevent oxidation of oils and supports formulation stability.

Sensory notes

Vitamin E contributes a slightly richer, smoother skin feel and can increase perceived nourishment in oil-based formulations.

Formulation considerations

PROCESSING

Add to the oil phase or during cool-down with mixing until uniform.

COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with most oils, emollients, and oil-based systems. Works well alongside other ioxidants and conditioning agents.

pH
Not pH dependent (oil phase ingredient)
FORMULATION EXAMPLES

Facial oil

  • Vitamin E: 0.2–0.5%
  • Carrier oils

Cream

  • Vitamin E: 0.2–0.5%
  • Oil phase

Balm

  • Vitamin E: 0.3–1%
  • Oil + wax system

Use level considerations

Recommended range 0.1–1.0%
Suggested starting level 0.2–0.5% for most cosmetic formulations%

Typically used at 0.1–1%.

Formulation summary

An oil-phase antioxidant used to improve stability and conditioning.

Quality notes

Cosmetic-grade vitamin E with high active content and strong antioxidant activity, supporting consistent formulation performance.