The fat-soluble vitamin is stored in the skin’s sebum and helps the skin retain moisture.

It is both an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory and there are multiple advantages to using it topically.

“Topical vitamin E provides two benefits,” board-certified dermatologist Loretta Ciraldo toldAllure.

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Furthermore, it’s also relatively easy to incorporate it into your skincare routine.

Ideally, you should apply vitamin E to clean skin for the best results.

“Wash your face, apply the serum, and then sunscreen goes on top,” advised Ugonabo.

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You’ll want to look for a certain pop in, though.

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