Using Pure Vitamin E on Skin

Applying pure Vitamin E directly to the skin is generally not recommended. Vitamin E in its pure form, such as Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) or Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol), is a very thick, viscous oil. When applied undiluted, it does not absorb well into the skin and can feel sticky.

To effectively use Vitamin E in skincare, it needs to be diluted or mixed into a formulation. It is oil-soluble, meaning it mixes well with other oils or can be incorporated into oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions like creams and lotions. This helps improve its texture and allows it to penetrate the skin better.

Mixing pure Vitamin E with water is not effective because oil and water do not mix. For water-based formulas, a water-soluble form of Vitamin E would be needed, but the common cosmetic forms like Tocopheryl Acetate and dl-alpha tocopherol are oil-soluble.

Therefore, instead of applying it pure, it is best to use Vitamin E as an ingredient in a formulated product or dilute it with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.