Description
BUY NATURAL VITAMIN E OIL ONLINE IN AUSTRALIA FOR SKIN, FACE & HAIR
A thick, amber-brown tocopherol oil used two ways: as an antioxidant that slows the oxidation of other oils in your formulations, and as a concentrated addition to facial oils, balms and hair blends. Our current batch is T-70, non-GMO and palm-free. Order online in Australia in sizes from 30mL to 5kg.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- INCI name: Tocopherol
- Ingredients: Mixed Tocopherols (D-gamma tocopherol, D-delta tocopherol, D-alpha tocopherol, D-beta tocopherol) and Sunflower Oil
- Tocopherol content: 70% mixed tocopherols (T-70)
- Appearance: Heavy, viscous oil, medium to dark brown
- Odour: Subtle vegetable scent
- Solubility: Oil soluble
- Source: Non-GMO, palm-free
- Suggested usage rate: 0.5% to 1% as a formulation antioxidant, 1% to 5% in facial oils and serums
- Status: Natural
- Usage: External use only
COMMON USES & APPLICATIONS
For formulating
- Oil phase antioxidant: Added at 0.5% to 1% of the batch to slow the oxidation of carrier oils in balms, serums, lotions and body butters. Vitamin E does not preserve a formula, so any blend containing water still needs a broad-spectrum preservative.
- Facial oils and serums: Blended at 1% to 5% into oil-based serums and facial oils for a richer, heavier texture.
- Soap making: Added to the oil phase of cold process and melt and pour batches.
For skin and face
- Night facial oil: Its heavy texture suits night-time use, layered after water-based products rather than under make-up.
- Balms and body butters: Adds richness to whipped butters and cuticle balms.
- Dry areas: Massaged into elbows, heels and cuticles, on its own or thinned with a lighter oil.
For hair
- Dry ends: A drop or two warmed between the palms and smoothed through ends for a sleeker look.
- Pre-wash oil blend: Diluted into a lighter carrier oil and worked through the scalp and lengths before shampooing.
HOW TO USE NATURAL VITAMIN E OIL
Vitamin E oil is thick and concentrated, so it is normally diluted rather than used neat across large areas. Warm a drop between clean fingers, or thin it with a lighter carrier oil such as jojoba or rosehip, then press it into skin at night. A little goes a long way.
DIY three-ingredient night serum
- 2 drops natural vitamin E oil
- 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
- 1 drop lavender essential oil
Combine in a small dark glass bottle, roll between the palms to mix, then press 2 to 3 drops into clean skin at night after your water-based products.
Adding it to a formulation
- Weigh your total batch, then measure vitamin E at 0.5% to 1% for an antioxidant role or 1% to 5% for a facial oil.
- Stir it through the oil phase at cool-down rather than holding it at high heat.
- Date the batch so you can track how the blend holds up over time.
TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
- Dilute with a lighter carrier oil, as the neat oil is thick and slow to spread.
- Use it at night rather than under make-up, since it sits on the surface longer than a light oil does.
- Add it to oil blends, not water-based formulas, as it is oil soluble.
- Vitamin E slows the oxidation of oils. It is not a preservative and will not protect a water-containing formula, which still needs a broad-spectrum preservative.
- Patch test before first use.
CARE & CAUTIONS
- For external use only, do not ingest.
- Avoid the eye area.
- Store in a cool, dark place, tightly sealed between uses.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Additional Details
FAQs
How should I apply natural vitamin E oil to my face, body or hair?
How should I apply natural vitamin E oil to my face, body or hair?
On the face, warm one to two drops between clean fingers and press into skin at night, after any water-based products. On the body, thin it with a lighter carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond before massaging into dry areas, cuticles and heels. On hair, dilute a few drops into a carrier oil and work through the scalp and lengths before shampooing, or smooth a single drop through dry ends. Because the oil is thick and concentrated, start with a small amount and build up.
What is the difference between natural (d-alpha) and synthetic vitamin E oil?
What is the difference between natural (d-alpha) and synthetic vitamin E oil?
Natural vitamin E is extracted from plant sources and appears on labels as d-alpha-tocopherol, or as mixed tocopherols where several forms are present. Synthetic vitamin E is produced in a laboratory and is labelled dl-alpha-tocopherol, a mixture of eight isomers rather than the single form found in plants. Ours is natural and palm-free, with 70% mixed tocopherols across the alpha, beta, gamma and delta forms.
Can natural vitamin E oil extend the shelf life of my DIY oil formulations?
Can natural vitamin E oil extend the shelf life of my DIY oil formulations?
It slows oxidation, which is what turns carrier oils rancid and gives them a stale, crayon-like smell. Added at 0.5% to 1% of the total batch, it is a standard inclusion in balms, body butters and oil serums for that reason. It does not stop microbial growth, so any formulation containing water still needs a proper broad-spectrum preservative. Oil-only blends need an antioxidant, water-containing blends need both.
Which ingredients blend well with natural vitamin E oil?
Which ingredients blend well with natural vitamin E oil?
It pairs with most carrier oils and is commonly blended with jojoba oil, rosehip oil, sweet almond oil and argan oil to lighten its texture. It is also added to cosmetic butters, whipped body butters and soap bases. In leave-on blends it works alongside essential oils such as lavender, which are added at their own dilution rate.
What is natural vitamin E oil?
What is natural vitamin E oil?
Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble compounds called tocopherols, and the ingredient listed as Tocopherol on a cosmetic label is one of them. Our oil is a T-70 grade, meaning it contains 70% mixed tocopherols across the alpha, beta, gamma and delta forms, carried in sunflower oil. It is medium to dark brown, thick and viscous, with a subtle vegetable scent. It is the form used topically and in formulations, which is different from vitamin E capsules intended for internal use.
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