Tocotrienols
INCI · Tocotrienols · also Vitamin E tocotrienols
Overview
The second branch of the vitamin E family, sitting alongside the far more familiar tocopherols and usually extracted from annatto, palm or rice bran. Their shorter, unsaturated tail moves more freely through lipid layers than tocopherol does.
Who it's for
Antioxidant and facial-oil formulas, often as part of a full-spectrum vitamin E blend.
Cautions
Most of the comparative work is laboratory-based, so 'stronger than tocopherol' claims should be read carefully; palm sourcing raises separate questions.
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What does Tocotrienols do in skincare?
The second branch of the vitamin E family, sitting alongside the far more familiar tocopherols and usually extracted from annatto, palm or rice bran. Their shorter, unsaturated tail moves more freely through lipid layers than tocopherol does.
Is Tocotrienols considered safe for skin?
Most of the comparative work is laboratory-based, so 'stronger than tocopherol' claims should be read carefully; palm sourcing raises separate questions.