How to Perform a Vitamin E Oil Face Treatment

As you grow older, your body ages including the largest organ of your body,^{[1]XResearch source} the skin. While there are many medical procedures such as Botox and face lifts, you may be concerned with the health risks that come with them. Additionally, they can be detrimental to your wallet.

Fortunately, there are many natural and non-invasive ways to prevent facial wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of skin aging. This article will explain the process of using vitamin E oil on your face in detail. Vitamin E (which is an antioxidant^{[2]XResearch source}) can help prevent skin damage by killing free radicals.^{[3]XResearch source}

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Obtain a bottle of vitamin E oil, or a few capsules. Begin by procuring a bottle of vitamin E oil. You can also use capsules—just poke them open and squeeze the oil out.
- Get the bottle/capsules with the higher IU (international units) number, as it is more effective. For example, 56,000 IU vitamin E than a 30,000 IU product.
Wash and dry your face. The oil will be less effective if there's a bunch of gunk on your skin since the oil won't be able to penetrate your entire face. Also, a wet face will block the oil. Make sure to remove any makeup you might have on.
You don't want your hair to be in the way. To do this, you can use a hair tie or use a hair clip.
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Apply the oil onto your face. You can massage the oil into your face. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before proceeding.
- You may leave it on longer if you wish.
- Since vitamin E oil can be thick and sticky, you may want to use a brush or tissue instead to apply it.
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Wash the oil off your face after some time. Use a gentle cleanser with some water to remove it.
- For natural alternatives, you may want to see How to Have a Clean Face Without Cleanser and How to Make Natural Face Cleansers.
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Dry your face. You can use a clean towel or cloth—just replace it often (like once every few uses) to prevent bacterial build-up.(like once every few uses).
- Always hang-dry the towel or cloth in a well-ventilated area to prevent bacterial buildup.
- Be gentle. Use a soft towel and pat dry your face to prevent skin irritation.
Toners contain astringents, which are generally alcohol-based substances that tighten the skin and pores and remove excess oil.^{[4]XResearch source} They also remove any dirt that you missed when cleansing. Try not to use a toner with too much alcohol, as this can be very harsh and drying to your face.
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Apply facial moisturizer, especially if you used a cleanser (optional). Hydrate your skin after the vitamin E oil face treatment by using a moisturizer. Moisturizers restore any moisture stripped from the skin.
- Even if your skin is oily. It is still good to finish up with a moisturizer so your skin doesn't compensate for dehydrated skin by producing excess oil.^{[5]XResearch source}
  - See How to Choose Moisturizer for Oily Skin for extra info on this.
- More of a DIY person? See How to Make Moisturizer to learn the process of making it. You may also be interested in learning how to keep your face hydrated, using things other than moisturizers.
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Do we really need to wash your face?
Margareth Pierre-Louis, MD
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Dr. Margareth Pierre-Louis is a board certified Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist, Physician Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Twin Cities Dermatology Center and Equation Skin Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Twin Cities Dermatology Center is a comprehensive dermatology clinic treating patients of all ages through clinical dermatology, cosmetic dermatology, and telemedicine. Equation Skin Care was created to provide the best in evidence-based, natural skin care products. Dr. Pierre-Louis earned a BS in Biology and an MBA from Duke University, an MD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota, and completed a dermatopathology fellowship at Washington University in St Louis. Dr. Pierre-Louis is board certified in dermatology, cutaneous surgery, and dermatopathology by the American Boards of Dermatology and Pathology.
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Definitely—you should wash your face everyday. Our skin has natural oils on it, and our face has oil glands; over time, yeast can grow in these oil glands and on the surface of your skin. So, if you don't wash your face daily you can start to get a mild yeast infection of the skin. While this isn't necessarily harmful, it can leave you with textured, itchy, and flaky skin.
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What are the other benefits of Vitamin E for my skin?
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Jessica Lu is a Licensed Esthetician and the Chief Trainer for non-surgical procedures at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeons. With 28 years of experience in the medical field, she specializes in administering Botox injections to enhance facial aesthetics, using Thermeage FLX, a cutting-edge non-invasive skin tightening and contouring treatment, and using Ulthera, a non-surgical ultrasound-based procedure for skin tightening and lifting. She received her MD-PhD in medical sciences.
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Beyond its antioxidant properties, it also supports skin health by promoting cell regeneration and aiding in the repair of damaged skin tissues. Additionally, vitamin E contributes to maintaining the skin's moisture balance, which is crucial for its overall health and resilience. Its anti-inflammatory properties further help soothe and calm irritated or inflamed skin, making it a versatile nutrient for maintaining a radiant and healthy complexion.
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Can I apply vitamin E oil on my face?
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Yes, you can do this, and the steps above in this article explain just how to do this as part of a facial treatment. Do be aware that it is quite a thick oil and won’t seep into your skin as lighter oils will. Thus, leaving vitamin E oil on your skin for a long time may feel sticky and greasy, and if you have a problem with clogged pores or skin breakouts, it would be best to only use the treatment as specified in this article, rinsing it off after 15 minutes.
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Perform gentle facial exfoliation to remove dead skin, thus allowing moisture to penetrate your skin, including from the vitamin E oil. Just avoid harsh exfoliation as it can have a negative effect on your skin.
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Make sure you do not have an allergic reaction when Vitamin E oil is applied to your face (itchiness, irritation, inflammation, etc.). If you experience one or more of the symptoms, discontinue the use of Vitamin E Oil.
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Avoid consuming the oil. Ingesting over 1500 IU of vitamin E in a day is unhealthy and can be dangerous. Keep in mind that this is the upper limit for people over the age of 18.^{[6]XTrustworthy SourceMayo ClinicEducational website from one of the world's leading hospitalsGo to source}
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