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

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. 

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

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.

This list is organized from the highest content to the lowest.

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 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 has an average Vitamin E content of 237.77mg/100g - Source

[Read: How Cranberry Seed Oil Benefits the Skin]

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 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 has an average Vitamin E content of 149.4mg/100g - Source

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 111.2mg/100g - Source

Camelina seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 110 mg/100g - Source

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 90mg/100g - Source

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

Apricot kernel oil has an average Vitamin E content of 76.45mg/100g - Source

[Read: Apricot Kernel-Best Oil for Eyes]

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 71.22mg/100g - Source

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

Argan oil has an average Vitamin E content of 63.7mg/100g - Source

[Read: What is Moroccan Argan 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 has an average Vitamin E content of 42.05mg/100g - Source

Sesame seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 41.2mg/100g - Source

Sunflower seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 41.08mg/100g - Source

Almond oil has an average Vitamin E content of 39.2mg/100g - Source

[Read: Amazing Organic Almond Oil for Skin Health]

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

Evening primrose oil has an average Vitamin E content of 34mg/100g - Source

Rice bran oil has an average Vitamin E content of 32.3mg/100g - Source

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]

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 17mg/100g - Source

[Read: How Sacha Inchi Oil Can Benefit Aging and Acne-Prone Skin]

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 14.39mg/100g - Source

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 has an average Vitamin E content of 13.19mg/100g - Source

Black Cumin seed oil has an average Vitamin E content of 3.81mg/100g - Source

[Read:Black Cumin Seed Oil Skin Benefits]

Walnut oil has an average Vitamin E content of 3.8mg/100g - Source

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?