This botanical profile is part of the Star Naturals Herbal Library.
Vitamin E Oil
Alpha-tocopherol
Historical / Folk Use
Vitamin E is a naturally occurring compound commonly derived from plant oils for topical formulations. It has been widely incorporated into skin preparations for its antioxidant properties and ability to support overall skin vitality. Traditionally added to oils and balms to help maintain freshness and stability within herbal infusions. In topical preparations, it also contributes to a smooth, conditioning feel.
Energetics
Traditionally described as:
• Protective and stabilizing
• Antioxidant-rich
• Softly hydrating
• Restorative to surface
• Barrier-supportive
• Conditioning and smoothing
• Preservative-supportive
How Star Naturals
uses this botanical
Vitamin E oil is included in our formulations to support healthy-looking skin, while helping maintain product integrity. It contributes antioxidant protection and enhances the conditioning properties of our oils and salves.
Found in these Star Naturals formulations:
Research & Resources
The research summaries below highlight findings from scientific studies on compounds found in this botanical.
They are provided for educational purposes and do not represent claims about the effects of Star Naturals products.
Study 1:
Human clinical research shows that vitamin E supplementation is associated with increased antioxidant capacity and reduced oxidative stress markers in blood and joint fluid in osteoarthritis, which aligns with its known antioxidant properties.
Study 2:
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of adults with rheumatoid arthritis, oral alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) taken over 12 weeks was not associated with changes in laboratory measures of inflammation compared with placebo but was associated with reduced self-reported pain scores, indicating a possible analgesic association independent of measured peripheral inflammation.