Tocopheryl Succinate at a Glance
- Succinic acid ester of vitamin E
- Helps protect skin from environmental damage
- Ruled safe as used in cosmetics
- Usage amounts range from 0.00001-0.038%
Tocopheryl Succinate Description
Tocopheryl succinate is the succinic acid ester of tocopherol, more commonly known as vitamin E. It is also known as alpha-tocopheryl succinate or a-tocopheryl succinate.
Like other forms of vitamin E (among them tocopheryl acetate) tocopheryl succinate offers antioxidant benefits for skin. This includes defending skin’s lipids from pollution and other environmental stressors that lead to signs of aging.
The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled tocopheryl succinate safe as used in cosmetics, where its concentration of use ranges from 0.00001-0.038%.
Tocopheryl Succinate References
International Journal of Toxicology, September-October 2018, pages 1S-94S
Dermatologic Therapy, September 2007, pages 314-321
Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding usage constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.