Ingredient index / Personal care
Tocopherol
A form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and conditioning ingredient, helping protect oils against oxidation.
- Label name
- Tocopherol
- Typical function
- Antioxidant
- Use
- Personal care
- Other names, identifiers and related terms
- Vitamin E · Witamina E
Where is it commonly found?
Oils, creams, lip balms and serums.
What should you check on the label?
An antioxidant does not automatically replace antimicrobial preservation. Tocopheryl Acetate is another ingredient form.
Sources and context
Reference materials cover ingredient names, uses or the context of an ingredient group. They do not assess a specific product. FDA materials describe the US context, while CosIng covers the EU; conditions of use may differ.
A name alone does not establish concentration, finished-product safety or individual tolerance. Read the full label and manufacturer directions. This information is educational.
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