| Does vitamin E really help your skin look younger? | | | | process of free radicals which they also claim |
| Can the application of creams and lotions that | | | | advance the aging process. Recent peer reviewed |
| contain this ingredient may reduce the look of | | | | medical studies would suggest that this vitamin |
| scars and other skin blemishes? There are such a | | | | does not possess the antioxidant qualities that the |
| diverse number of opinions that it would appear | | | | advocates claim. |
| that the jury is out. Devotees of using this | | | | The simple truth is that topical applications of |
| ingredient as a skin care supplement are certainly | | | | vitamin E will not treat or cure skin conditions. |
| at odds with those who believe that, far from | | | | Now this is not to say that applying a cream that |
| being a panacea for various skin problems, using | | | | contains a small amount of vitamin E will help or |
| this vitamin may actually make some skin | | | | harm. There are a number of creams, lotions and |
| problems worse. Needless to say there are many | | | | compounds on the market that will help keep |
| mixed messages regarding the use of vitamin E | | | | your skin soft and hydrated. Whether you use a |
| as a skin care supplement and sorting out fact | | | | simple petroleum jelly, an expensive cream or |
| from fantasy can be difficult. | | | | something in between, your skin will thank you. |
| Like many naturally occurring vitamins, this vitamin | | | | Do not be taken in by miracle claims for any |
| has been a topic for myth and criticism for | | | | particular product, certainly when it comes to |
| almost one hundred years. It has been hailed as a | | | | topical applications of this vitamin. If you are |
| miracle treatment and cure for numerous | | | | convinced that E will help know that there is not |
| conditions, from sexual impotence to heart | | | | difference between so-called natural vitamin E and |
| disease. | | | | the synthetically produced variety, expect |
| Lets take the issue of using vitamin E for treating | | | | perhaps the price. |
| scars from surgery, acne and other skin trauma. | | | | With so many reports of adverse skin reactions |
| Proponents of using vitamin E on scars tell us that | | | | associated with using vitamin E, be sure to consult |
| the scar and surrounding tissue will be softer and | | | | a qualified medical professional before applying any |
| can aid in the healing process. Critics are quick to | | | | cream or lotion to your skin. If you notice any |
| point out that some people may experience | | | | redness or swelling, stop using the product and |
| adverse reactions to the topical application of this | | | | seek immediate medical advice. There are proven |
| ingredient that can result in dermatitis and | | | | ways to maintain good skin health and a healthy |
| inflammation that may actually work to hinder the | | | | look like not smoking, not drinking, avoiding |
| natural healing process. | | | | overexposure to ultraviolet rays and eating a |
| Advocates of vitamin E in the wellness and | | | | proper diet. Remember, you have only one body |
| nutritional supplement industries make the claim | | | | so take care when ingesting or applying any |
| that it acts as an antioxidant that controls the | | | | product that you are not absolutely sure of. |