AKA “Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, d-alpha-Tocopherol”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Tocopherol, mixed
AKA: Vitamin E, Mixed Tocopherols, D-alpha-Tocopherol
Ingredient · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Tocopherol, Mixed is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
54-28-4 (gamma)
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Neutralizes free radicals
Prevents moisture loss
Traditional Use
Vitamin E was discovered in 1922. Mixed tocopherols became popular in skincare and supplements starting in the 1950s for their antioxidant and skin-protective properties.