Vitamin E has the function of anti-aging, improving skin pigmentation, removing spots, increasing skin elasticity and reducing wrinkles to a certain extent. When vitamin E is directly applied to the face, because vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin, it can be dissolved in skin oil, so part of it will penetrate into the dermis of the skin, thus playing a cosmetic role.
Therefore, applying vitamin E to the face is theoretically cosmetic, but for some people with allergies, an allergy test should be done before applying vitamin E to the face. For example, you can apply it behind your ear first and then use it when there is no allergic reaction. In addition to direct face painting, oral vitamin E is also an effective cosmetic method.
In addition, vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. Fat-soluble vitamins Fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K can be better absorbed by bile with the help of fat, so the effect after meals is better. Because there is fat intake during meals, it will stimulate gallbladder contraction and expel bile, thus promoting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
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Skin care function of vitamin e;
1, freckle. The side chain of vitamin E directly participates in the redox process of sulfhydryl groups, thus inhibiting tyrosinase activity and reducing the formation of melanin. Vitamin E also has the functions of dilating peripheral blood vessels, improving vascular microcirculation, promoting the transport of nutrients and excreting metabolic wastes in the body, and is also conducive to the elimination of "spots".
2. Anti-wrinkle. Wrinkles are often caused by the loss of subcutaneous fat, the breakage of elastic fibers and the degradation of connective collagen tissue. In addition, the degeneration of fat glands will also promote the formation of wrinkles. Vitamin E can inhibit lipid peroxidation, maintain tissue contact and make skin smooth and elastic.
3. lock the water. Because vitamin E can protect the cell membrane from oxidative damage by free radicals, it helps to repair and consolidate the natural protective barrier of the skin, lock the skin moisture and provide deep nourishment from the inside out.
4. Promote absorption. Vitamin E can also promote the absorption of vitamins C and A, help cells better absorb the nutrition of skin care products for external use, and double the cosmetic effect.
References:
People's Network-How can vitamin E be used for skin care?
People's Daily Online-Vitamins D and E have better effects after meals.