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At this point, vitamin E is a ubiquitous ingredient in skincare it s found in everything from lotions to serums. You might be most familiar with it as vitamin C s partner in crime the two ingredients go hand in hand since vitamin E helps stabilize vitamin C, which is why so many vitamin C serums contain vitamin E as well.
While you can reap the benefits of this antioxidant by eating foods rich in vitamin E like leafy greens and soybeans, it s also a skin superstar when applied topically. Cheryl M. Burgess, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist at Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery in Washington, D.C. gives the scoop on this ingredient in skincare.