A more stable ester of vitamin E.
What it is
Tocopheryl acetate is the acetate ester of tocopherol. It is more resistant to oxidation than free vitamin E and is used as an antioxidant and conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Creams, lotions and sunscreens.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (4395)
- Gardenia with Shea Butter Hand Cream · Florinda
- Ultra Soft Baby Wipes Shea Butter · Little Tikes
- Skin Illusion All-In-One Concealer · Clarins
- Vaseline Pro Derma Ultra Moisturizing Body cream · Unilever
- Vitamin C Brightening / Moisturizing Body Lotion · Skin by Zaron
- Cytrusowy poncz · 4 szpaki
- Biolis Naturale Burro Di Karte Shea Butter Hand Cream · Biolis Nature
- Sunscreen Cream SPF 50 · Bobai
- Shampooing anti poux & lentes · Disney
- Shampooing anti poux et lentes · Cars
- Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash · The Body Shop
- Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser for Men · The Body Shop