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Every wondered what facial and skin care oils are highest in Vitamin E?
In this article we will discuss the benefits of topically applying Vitamin E to the skin as well as what natural oils contain the highest amounts.
How Does Vitamin E Benefit the Skin?
The term, “Vitamin E” refers to a group of 8 fat-soluble vitamins, including four forms of tocopherol (α-, β-, γ-, and δ-tocopherol) and four forms of tocotrienol (α-, β-, γ-, and δ-tocotrienol). These vitamins have antioxidant properties in the body and on the skin. Antioxidants fight free radicals that contribute to premature aging.
Vitamin E is found in the epidermis and dermis of human skin, it is the most abundant lipophilic antioxidant found on human skin. Vitamin E levels within the skin decline with UV light exposure and with age.
Due to its lipophilic nature, vitamin E can penetrate into all underlying layers of the skin. Topical application of vitamin E can help increase the photo-protection of the skin and prevent/repair sun and pollution-related damage.
The photo-protective benefits of topical vitamin E application have been shown to increase when vitamin C is also present.
For more information on Vitamin E and its effects on skin health, this is an excellent resource:
https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-E
Oils with both Vitamin C and E
The only oil I found that has been shown to contain both vitamin C and E was sea buckthorn berry oil. For this reason, it is now my number one recommended facial oil for all skin types to protect against photo-aging.
A List of Natural Oils and Their Vitamin E Content
This list is organized from the highest content to the lowest.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Pomegranate seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 330mg/100g - Source
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil has an average Vitamin E content of 290.5mg/100g - Source
Sea Buckthorn Berry Oil also contains Vitamin C and other nutrients. Learn more here.
[Read: Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for the Skin : A Nutritional Anomaly]
Cranberry Seed Oil
Cranberry seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 237.77mg/100g - Source
Red Raspberry Seed Oil
Red raspberry seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 197.2mg/100g - Source
[Read: 7 Fantastic Raspberry Seed Oil Benefits – Healthy Skin for Life]
Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil
Sea Buckthorn Seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 182mg/100g - Source
[Read: Benefits of Sea Buckthorn Oil for the Skin : A Nutritional Anomaly]
Wheat Germ Oil
Wheat germ oil has an average Vitamin E content of 149.4mg/100g - Source
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 139.55mg/100g - Source
[Read: Therapeutic Properties and Health Benefits of Grape Seed Oil]
Amaranth Seed Oil
Amaranth seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 111.2mg/100g - Source
Camelina Seed Oil
Camelina seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 110 mg/100g - Source
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Prickly pear or Barbary Fig seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 105mg/100g - Source
[Read: 9 Prickly Pear Oil Benefits That Will Make Your Skin Look Younger Overnight!]
Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 90mg/100g - Source
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot kernel oil has an average Vitamin E content of 76.45mg/100g - Source
[Read: Apricot Kernel-Best Oil for Eyes]
Black Currant Seed Oil
Black Current seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 71.8mg/100g - Source
[Read: 9 Best Natural Oils For The Skin & Why You Should Use Them]
Borage Seed Oil
Borage seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 71.22mg/100g - Source
Argan Oil
Argan oil has an average Vitamin E content of 63.7mg/100g - Source
[Read: What is Moroccan Argan Oil]
Hazelnut Oil
Hazelnut oil has an average Vitamin E content of 47.2mg/100g - Source
Goji Berry Seed Oil
Goji berry seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 42.05mg/100g - Source
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesame seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 41.2mg/100g - Source
Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 41.08mg/100g - Source
Almond Oil
Almond oil has an average Vitamin E content of 39.2mg/100g - Source
Safflower Seed Oil
Safflower seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 34.1mg/100g - Source
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil has an average Vitamin E content of 34mg/100g - Source
Rice Bran Oil
Rice bran oil has an average Vitamin E content of 32.3mg/100g - Source
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 28mg/100g - Source
[Read: Not Just a Fall Fruit- The Year Round Benefits of Pumpkin]
Watermelon Seed Oil
Watermelon seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 20.1mg/100g - Source
Babassu Oil
Babassu oil has an average Vitamin E content of 19.1mg/100g - Source
Sacha Inchi Seed Oil
Sacha Inchi seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 17mg/100g - Source
[Read: How Sacha Inchi Oil Can Benefit Aging and Acne-Prone Skin]
Perilla Seed Oil
Perilla or Shiso seed oil has an Average Vitamin E content of 15.2mg/100g - Source
[Read: Top 10 Best Natural Face Oils for Acne : Get Clear Skin]
Olive Oil
Olive oil has an average Vitamin E content of 14.39mg/100g - Source
Marula Oil
Marula oil has an average Vitamin E content of 13.7 mg/100g - Source
Black Raspberry Seed Oil
Black raspberry seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 13.19mg/100g - Source
Black Cumin Seed
Black Cumin seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 3.81mg/100g - Source
Walnut Oil
Walnut oil has an average Vitamin E content of 3.8mg/100g - Source
Conclusion
I hope this list helps you in your search for skincare oils that are high in Vitamin E. As you can see, there are quite a few of them!
If you have any questions please leave them in the comments below because I love to help!
Were you surprised that Pomegranate seed oil has the highest amount?
This is really a lovely informative article. Have you looked at Jojoba oil? I read that it is high in vitamin E and would love to know where it sits on your list of oils and how much vitamin E it contains per 100g. I’m going to make some lip balm and I react to wheat-germ unfortunately so was looking for alternatives. I thought using Jojoba as my base oil might be a good choice. Pomegranate seed oil would be better but I don’t have any and I believe it is pricey.
Hi Julia, I have searched far and wide for information on how much vitamin E jojoba oil has, and I can’t find it! There are many articles saying that jojoba oil contains vitamin E, but none that tell me the actual content in percentage or milligrams. I know that Jojoba oil would make a great base for a lip balm, but unfortunately, I can’t tell you how much vitamin E it has.
HELLO,
I am grateful for your beautiful site….
The SAFFLOWER 2 oz vitamin E product costs almost $15 !!! So I was going to find a larger supply. However, I discovered that Safflower AND HEMP are HIGH in OMEGA 6, which CAUSES inflammation….which is really awful and I experience those effects and am looking for HIGH OMEGA 3 OILS AND foods which are good for E and all other positive health effects. Would you be ABLE to help me?
I am dealing with SEVERE memory LOSS issues….and NEED assistance researching, now. I was a RN. My husband died recently and I have no one who can research these concerns.
I bought HEMP oil, thinking it was good…..I don’t think it is now.
Thank you so much…..
Hello Randal, thanks for your questions. The oils highest in omega 3’s are Perilla seed, Chia seed, and Sacha Inchi. You can learn more about omega fatty acids here. Have you tried cod liver oil? It is very high in omega 3 fatty acids and has other compounds that help with brain function.
Hemp oil is an excellent oil, but make sure you consume it quickly as it goes rancid fast.
I hope that helps, Let me know if you have any other questions!