Vitamin E
Everything you need to know about this ingredient in lip care.
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a critical role in protecting skin cells from oxidative damage. In lip care, it neutralizes free radicals caused by UV exposure, pollution, and environmental stress — all of which accelerate skin aging and dryness. Vitamin E also supports the skin's natural healing process, promotes cell regeneration, and enhances the stability and shelf life of natural oils in our formula. It works synergistically with the other ingredients to boost their effectiveness.
Scientific Backing
Vitamin E's role as a skin protectant is one of the most well-documented in dermatology. Research in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has demonstrated that topical vitamin E reduces UV-induced skin damage, including erythema and edema. A study in Free Radical Biology and Medicine showed that vitamin E accelerates wound healing by supporting collagen synthesis and reducing inflammation. Its role as a natural preservative has also been validated, with research showing it significantly extends the oxidative stability of plant-based oils.
How Numbrrrz Uses Vitamin E
Vitamin E serves a dual purpose in Numbrrrz: it protects your lips as an antioxidant and preserves the freshness of our coconut and jojoba oils naturally. This means we don't need synthetic preservatives like parabens to maintain shelf life. Every tube of Numbrrrz stays fresh and effective thanks to vitamin E's natural stabilizing properties.