Vitamin E for face
In cosmetology, you can successfully use many of the available products sold in every pharmacy. One such remedy is vitamin E. It helps to cope with the first symptoms of aging and prolongs youth by several years.
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The benefits of vitamin E for facial skin
Starting a conversation about vitamins necessary for the skin, it is impossible to remain silent about tocopherol, this is the name of vitamin E. It is also called the vitamin of youth and beauty, meaning the powerful antioxidant qualities of the vitamin, its regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties. The main cosmetic purpose of this substance is that it effectively strengthens the intercellular membranes. The use of tocopherol externally prolongs the youthfulness of the skin, restoring its elasticity and smoothness.
For the skin, tocopherol has the following properties:
- Promotes early healing of wounds and abrasions.
- Has a tightening effect.
- Heals acne acne and other rashes.
- Reduces signs of aging for skin of all ages.
- Copes with peeling and other signs dryness, restoring fat and water balance.
- Eliminates swelling.
- Whitens and evens out the skin.
Usually, tocopherol is always present in all cosmetic products aimed at relieving inflammation. It is also included without fail in anti-aging creams, as it can help eliminate flabbiness and dryness.
The use of vitamin E for the face
Externally, vitamin E can be used with the help of pharmacy products containing tocopherol in concentrated form. It can be in gelatin capsules at 20% concentration or in ampoules with a concentration of 5-10%.
If there is a need for precise application, for example, on acne scars or on dark spots then use vitamin E in gelatin capsules. To do this, it is necessary to carefully pierce the capsule with a needle and squeeze its contents into the desired place.
But remember that if the area of application has a significant size, then it is better not to apply the product in such a concentration. This can provoke irritation or other allergic manifestations. Concentrated tocopherol is suitable for making homemade creams, masks or emulsions.
Weakly concentrated solutions of vitamin E on an oil basis in ampoules are applied to the skin with cotton swabs. In this case, it is necessary to apply tocopherol along massage lines, in a circular motion. After applying the vitamin, we advise you to perform a small massage, tapping lightly with your fingertips.
It is best to apply tocopherol at night, it does not need to be rinsed off. In the morning you should wash yourself with warm water.
Vitamin E face masks
Most often, this vitamin is used in the composition masks for a self-made face.
To eliminate wrinkles on the face, especially in the eyelids and near the lips, you can use the following mask: chop parsley and mix with the contents of one ampoule of vitamin E, add chopped raw potatoes there. Close your eyes and apply the composition to the eyelids and lip area. After half an hour, remove the mask, and apply flax oil to this area of the skin to moisturize.
If the skin of the face is prone to rashes different kinds, then vitamin E is useful for the skin for deep cleansing and restoration of its acid-base properties. As a result, the structure of the dermis becomes more uniform and its shade improves. For such a mask, mix 2 ml of vitamin E, 15 g of red cosmetic clay and anise oil. Dilute the dense mass with warm green tea and apply to the dermis. After 20 minutes, remove the mask with mineral water with a drop of mandarin oil.
To soften the epidermis and remove dead particles, a mask with the addition of glycerin and tocopherol is suitable. To do this, grind 15 g of cottage cheese with raw yolk to get a homogeneous mass. Then add vitamin E from 1 ampoule and 5 ml of glycerin. Mix everything and distribute over the face for 40 minutes. It is necessary to remove this mask with a paper towel.
To smooth wrinkles and slow down aging, use a mass with honey. Mix 15 g of honey with the same amount of unflavored natural yoghurt and add 3 ml of vitamin E. Apply the mask to the previously steamed dermis for 25 minutes. After removing the mask, apply cocoa butter to your face to further moisturize it.
