Ingredient

Tocopherol

Low risk

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is — Tocopherol (INCI: Tocopherol) is a form of vitamin E, a fat-soluble (lipophilic) antioxidant. It occurs naturally in many plant oils and is also produced for cosmetic use.

What it does — It is commonly used as an antioxidant that helps protect the oil (lipid) phase of a formula from oxidation, and is associated with helping defend skin lipids against everyday environmental stress. It also contributes a conditioning, softening feel.

Typical use — Found in facial oils, serums, balms, moisturizers and hair oils, frequently in small amounts and often paired with vitamin C-type antioxidants.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin and scalp types, and especially common in oil-rich, nourishing formulas. Very oil-sensitive skin may prefer lighter textures.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a long-established antioxidant with a good tolerability record. General information only, not medical advice.

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Found in 14 DHALIORA products

ANEAN Argan Oil Curling Up Hair Lotion ANEAN Argan Oil Curling Up Hair LotionScreening 9.8 Appa Soap Deep Clean Acne Bar Appa Soap Deep Clean Acne BarScreening 9.0 COSNORI 8GROW Anti-Hairloss Pro-Vitamin B5 Hair Tonic COSNORI 8GROW Anti-Hairloss Pro-Vitamin B5 Hair TonicScreening 9.3 Dr.orga Alpine Rose Silicone-Free Damage & Color-Care Conditioner Dr.orga Alpine Rose Silicone-Free Damage & Color-Care ConditionerScreening 9.2 Gyeol Haus Skin Barrier Jojoba Oil Gyeol Haus Skin Barrier Jojoba OilScreening 8.7 Hyggee Relief Chamomile Cream Hyggee Relief Chamomile CreamScreening 9.8 Inusth Acne Jelly Body Wash Inusth Acne Jelly Body WashScreening 9.3 Neerg Air Touch Sun Stick SPF50+ Neerg Air Touch Sun Stick SPF50+Screening 9.1 Somi Volume Repair Eye Cream Somi Volume Repair Eye CreamScreening 9.5 Stellabloom Hyaluronic Collagen Wrapping Mask Stellabloom Hyaluronic Collagen Wrapping MaskScreening 9.4 Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing Serum Tomywolf Black Bamboo Deep Pore Cleansing SerumScreening 9.2 White Lotus PDRN Spray Serum White Lotus PDRN Spray SerumScreening 9.5 YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream Mask YBK Pore Clear Clay Cream MaskScreening 9.4 YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+ YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+Screening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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