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.

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.

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