Tocopheryl Acetate at a Glance
- Also referred to as tocopherol acetate
- One of many forms of vitamin E
- Offers anti-aging benefits due to its antioxidant properties
- Typical usage range hovers between 0.1–0.5%
Tocopheryl Acetate Description
Tocopheryl acetate, also referred to as tocopherol acetate, is one of many types of vitamin E. Like many other vitamins, it offers antioxidants properties when applied to skin.
Due to its antioxidant abilities, it helps protect and defend skin against pollution and other pro-aging environmental stressors.
Naturally derived whole vitamin E (tocopherol) tends to have more benefits for skin, synthetic forms can still play a vital role in skin health. As with other forms of vitamin E, tocopheryl acetate also helps keep delicate ingredients in cosmetics stable for longer.
Typical usage range hovers between 0.1–0.5%, although amounts up to 10% may be used depending on formulary needs and desired benefits.
Tocopheryl Acetate References
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, September 2016, pages 959–965
Indian Dermatology Online Journal, July-August 2016, pages 311–316
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013–7020
Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212–1217
Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855–856
International Journal of Toxicology, November 2002, pages 51-116
Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311–315