Ships from and sold by NutraScience. ( Lysine Lip Ointment - 0.875 Oz ( VITAMIN E NATURAL OINTMENT Size: 2 OZ 3 x 1.8 x 1.8 inches ; Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Item model number: BASIC752055 #17,315 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty) in Health & Personal Care > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements > Vitamins > Vitamin E 5 star85%4 star9%3 star2%2 star1%1 star3%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsExcellent for Dry Hands and Feet!| AN EARNED DIFFERENT TYPE OF REVIEW!!!|So glad I was able to find this product on Amazon|Absolute magic for hardworking hands|Good product, wish it came in unscented version.|Great for dry cracked skin or harsh hands from the winter...| See and discover other items: skin ointments One of the most well-known and researched antioxidants for the body and for skin. Vitamin E occurs naturally in human skin, but can become depleted due to constant environmental exposure in the absence of sun protection.
There are eight basic forms of the entire fat soluble vitamin E molecule, which are either synthetically or naturally derived. The most typical forms are d-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopherol acetate, dl-alpha tocopherol, and dl-alpha tocopherol acetate. The "d" prefix in front of the "alpha" indicates that the product was derived from natural sources, such as vegetable oils or wheat germ; the "dl" prefix indicates that the vitamin was created from a synthetic base. Research has shown that natural forms of vitamin E are more effective than their synthetic counterparts, but both definitely have antioxidant activity. What about using pure vitamin E on scars? Although this is a popular tip, research has shown doing so isn’t effective and in some cases can actually make matters worse. References for this information: Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856 Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315 About the ExpertsPaula Begoun is the best-selling author of 20 books about skincare and makeup.
She is known worldwide as The Cosmetics Cop and creator of Paula’s Choice Skincare. Paula’s expertise has led to hundreds of appearances on national and international radio, print, and television including: View Media Highlights The Paula's Choice Research Team is dedicated to busting beauty myths and providing expert advice that solves your skincare frustrations so you can have the best skin of your life! Multitasking Skincare Products » How to Use Retinol Products »Dermatologists insist that putting vitamin E on a burn or a wound will do nothing to prevent scarring and may even do harm. The People’s Pharmacy readers, on the other hand, are convinced that topical use of vitamin E can prevent or reverse scarring. What kind of evidence convinces you–experiment or experience? Most physicians side with experiments. Those that have been conducted with topical vitamin E are not encouraging: “This study shows that there is no benefit to the cosmetic outcome of scars by applying vitamin E after skin surgery and that the application of topical vitamin E may actually be detrimental to the cosmetic appearance of a scar.
In 90% of the cases in this study, topical vitamin E either had no effect on, or actually worsened, the cosmetic appearance of scars. Of the patients studied, 33% developed a contact dermatitis to the vitamin E. Therefore we conclude that use of topical vitamin E on surgical wounds should be discouraged” (Dermatologic Surgery, April, 1999). A recent article in the journal American Family Physician (Aug. 1, 2009) concludes: “Many patients use topical vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) hoping its antioxidant properties will prevent scars. However, there is little evidence that it is helpful, and some patients develop a contact dermatitis that may delay healing.” Despite the studies, many readers have a different perspective: “My personal experience based on applying Vitamin E from the capsule was remarkable. The left side of my face was deeply pock marked from auto window glass being embedded in the skin when I was thrown against the window in a serious auto accident.
I pulled pieces of glass out for several weeks afterwards. “After about three months I began to apply Vitamin E directly from the capsule. Within a year the pock marks were gone and no trace remains today. Most of the teeth marks where the skin was broken from the inside of my mouth are visible only with a magnifying glass.” Another reader used vitamin E to avoid scars from a burn: “My 16-year-old son was working in a fast food restaurant when his arm got burned from elbow to wrist due to faulty equipment. He had first, second and third degree burns. When I asked the doctor about putting vitamin E oil on his arm to keep it from scarring, he said it wouldn’t work. I did it anyway and I’m happy to say there are no scars on my son’s arm.” Serious burns require immediate medical treatment. Sometimes physicians do recommend vitamin E: “I had a bone implant in my big toe. When my doctor took out my stitches, he told me to rub vitamin E on the scar.
When I show my friends my toe, they can’t believe I had the implant.” Not everyone has had a good outcome with vitamin E, however. Some readers have suffered contact dermatitis: “Many years ago I heard Vitamin E oil was good for dry skin. My skin was always dry and I applied Vitamin E oil for several days on my legs and arms. I ended up with a severe case of dermatitis. It went away after I discontinued the vitamin E oil.” Because contact dermatitis from topical vitamin E is common, it makes sense for anyone who plans to try this treatment to test it first on a small patch of skin on the forearm.It’s not just your insides that need a good balance of vitamins -- your outer layer does too. Vitamin E is one of the most important ingredients for healthy skin. While the body releases some vitamin E into the skin through natural oils, or sebum, you can increase your intake by consuming more vegetable oils, nuts and green vegetables. But eating the right foods doesn’t necessarily mean your skin gets all the vitamin E it needs -- creams can provide specific forms of the vitamin not found in food.
Sunlight generates wrinkle-causing free radicals, but applying a vitamin E cream can boost the skin’s natural defenses against harmful ultra-violet light. It protects against damage by both blocking and absorbing the UV rays; vitamin E is thought to provide more protection against UVB than against UVA rays, so the cream shouldn’t be relied on as a sunscreen by itself. Medical studies have found creams that combine vitamin E with vitamin C have a greater ability to prevent sunburn. The world is full of damaging free radicals, and sunlight is just one of them. In addition to premature wrinkling caused by sun exposure, free radicals in pollution can reduce the skin’s natural levels of vitamin E, making it more susceptible to wrinkles. Smokers are bombarded by these damaging substances from both inside and out -- cigarettes cause the body to produce free radicals and the smoke itself is packed with them. Moisturize with a face cream containing vitamin E, and you can harness its anti-oxidant properties to help protect against each of these types of potentially aging free radicals.
It’s also thought that cream containing the alpha-Tocopherol form of vitamin E may reduce the depth of existing wrinkles and shorten facial lines. In spite of sunscreen diligence, sunburns are sometimes unavoidable. Harness the healing power of vitamin E by gently smoothing a cream containing vitamin E acetate over the sore areas. This specific type of the vitamin can reduce redness, sensitivity and swelling. One study has shown vitamin E cream can still soothe skin even when applied up to 8 hours after getting sunburned. Store the cream in the fridge for an added cooling sensation on irritated skin. Limit razor burn and irritation by using a shaving cream containing vitamin E. When you’re removing hair from sensitive skin areas, like the underarms or the bikini line, there’s an increased chance of sore, post-shaving redness. Soothe the rash with a cream containing vitamin E, which can act as an anti-inflammatory. Men who suffer from razor burn can get the same relief from a vitamin E cream to calm the skin and reduce redness on the chin and neck.