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Vitamin E Benefits for the Skin – What Oils have the Highest Content

January 7, 2019 by Andrea 4 Comments

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.

sea buckthorn seed oil vitamin e content

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

[Read: 8 Remarkable Pomegranate Seed Oil Skin Benefits]

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

[Read: How Cranberry Seed Oil Benefits the Skin]

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

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

Hemp seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 90mg/100g – Source

[Read: The Many Skin Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil]

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

[Read: Borage Oil Skin Benefits + A Serum Recipe]

argan oil vitamin e content

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

[Read:  Hazelnut Oil: The Ancient Miracle Oil]

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

[Read: Amazing Organic Almond Oil for Skin Health]

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 34.1mg/100g – Source

evening primrose oil

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

[Read: The Wonderful Skin Benefits of Watermelon Seed Oil]

Babassu Oil

Babassu oil has an average Vitamin E content of 19.1mg/100g – Source

[Read: Babassu Oil : Because Coconut Oil Can Clog Pores]

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 vitamin e content

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

[Read: How To Use Marula Oil For Skin And Hair Health]

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

[Read:Black Cumin Seed Oil Skin Benefits]

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?

Filed Under: Articles, Oil Tagged With: facial oil, thrive, vitamin e

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About Andrea

Andrea has been blogging about organic and natural skincare for over 5 years and has been practicing her own natural lifestyle for over 20 years. She is a mother of three with a passion for helping people make the switch to non-toxic skincare. If you are looking for organic beauty products - Check out our favorite shops




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Comments

  1. Julia says

    June 8, 2019 at 6:15 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      June 8, 2019 at 7:40 am

      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.

      Reply
  2. Randal Carpenter says

    September 20, 2021 at 2:24 pm

    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…..

    Reply
    • Andrea says

      September 28, 2021 at 9:25 am

      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!

      Reply

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