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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
INCI: Tocopherol
What is it?
Tocopherol is the plain, non-esterified form of vitamin E, different from tocopheryl acetate (an ester of it) and from diluted 'Mixed Tocopherols' concentrates also sold under similar names. Manufacturers get it by distilling the leftover byproduct of refining vegetable oils, usually soybean oil, under vacuum to con...
How is it used?
Add it to the oil phase. Pair it with a co-antioxidant like vitamin C to avoid the pro-oxidant risk at higher use levels, and keep it away from alkaline pH and trace metal contamination.
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