TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE

Name / description

Tocopheryl Succinate; Succinic Acid, Tocopherol Ester

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Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products

ANTIOXIDANT

Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients

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Occurrence in cosmetics

Skincare creams, sunscreens

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Occurrence in other products

In high-quality plant oils (eg wheatgerm oil, sunflower oil, linseed oil, olive oil), cereal germs, yolk, nuts, wholemeal products, dairy products, butter and margarine

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Background information on use in cosmetics

Tocopheryl succinate is one of the provitamins. It is a Vitamin E derivative which is transformed into Vitamin E in the body. The provitamin itself does not show any effect as an antioxidant but is only transformed into Vitamin E in the skin. Vitamin E (INCI: TOCOPHEROL) is part of the fat-soluble vitamins. It develops a cell protection and also supports the regeneration of the skin. With its lipophilic properties it protects, more particularly, the cell membranes and the cells of the skin against so-called free radicals. Moreover, Vitamin E helps at the improvement of the surface structure and the increase in the moisture-retaining capacity of the skin. In the epidermis the Vitamin E is the most important antioxidant for cell protection. It intercepts aggressive compounds which are caused by UV radiation in the skin and hence prevents a premature skin ageing. In this way it protects the cell membranes, lipoproteins and the depot fat against oxidation.

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Belongs to the following substance groups

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Regulating cosmetics

Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.