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Tocotrienols

What Tocotrienols is & what it does

A potent form of vitamin E that offers strong antioxidant protection against free-radical and UV-related stress. It conditions skin and helps preserve the formula's oils.

What does Tocotrienols do in skincare?

Tocotrienols are members of the vitamin E family and are used in skincare as antioxidants and skin conditioning agents. They can help protect oils in a formula from oxidation and support a conditioned skin feel. Tocotrienols are often paired with tocopherols, the more familiar form of vitamin E.

Are Tocotrienols natural or synthetic?

Tocotrienols occur naturally and are commonly sourced from plants such as rice bran, palm, and annatto. They can be obtained through extraction from these natural sources. Synthetic or nature-identical versions also exist depending on the supplier.

Are Tocotrienols safe?

Tocotrienols, as part of the vitamin E family, are generally considered safe for use in topical cosmetics at the levels used in formulas. They are valued as antioxidants. Sensitivities are uncommon, but anyone with reactive skin can patch test before regular use.

Sunscreens with Tocotrienols

We rate 17 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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