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The term vitamin E describes a family of eight antioxidants, four tocopherols, alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-, and four tocotrienols (also alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-). Excellent sources of vitamin E include: mustard greens, chard, sunflower seeds, and turnip greens. Very good sources include: broccoli, olives, kale, almonds, and papaya.
This first distillation mixed tocopherol oil is from soy, corn, canola or wheat. The first distillation yields mixed tocopherols, the second distillation yields D-Alpha vitamin E. Alpha-tocopherol is the only form of vitamin E that is actively maintained in the human body and is therefore, the form of vitamin E found in the largest quantities in the blood and tissue.
This oil, second distillation D-Alpha vitamin E Vitamin E oil, is cosmetic grade, for use as a skin conditioner, preservative or antioxidant. Our oil is a blend of 15,000 I.U D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate per ounce and soy oil.
A natural Vitamin E oil obtained by vacuum distillation of vegetable fats. Great for preventing rancidity and as an anti-oxidant in creams, lotions, baby products, cosmetics and more.
Externally, it is healing to skin. It is an effective membrane stabilizer that protects the skin from sun damage, reduces fine facial lines and wrinkles and generally improve skin smoothness.
Vitamin E oil is a common additive to massage oils and face creams.
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Night Cream
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
1 tablespoon shea butter
2 teaspoons grated beeswax
1 tablespoon rosewater
1/4 teaspoon lecithin
oil from two capsules of vitamin E
3 drops chamomile or lavender essential oil
Instructions
Melt oil, butter, and beeswax in heatproof glass measuring cup, over boiling water or in microwave. (low heat) Remove from heat just before beeswax is completely melted. Finish melting by stirring in warm oil. Add the vitamin E oil and lecithin and stir in between additions. Mix rosewater and aloe together and slowly add to main mixture. Continue stirring with a small metal whisk. Once mixture is cooled, add the essential oil and stir. Store inside drawer or cabinet. Try to keep away from sun and heat.
Use nightly-especially in cold or dry weather.
Lip Repair
Ingredients
3 teaspoons grated beeswax
3 teaspoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon glycerin
1/8 teaspoon lecithin
1/2 teaspoon honey
contents of two vitamin E capsules
4 drops tea tree essential oil
5 drops grapefruit essential oil
Instructions
Melt beeswax in avocado oil-use a double boiler. Remove from heat and add vitamin E and lecithin. Combine honey and glycerine and then add to mixture. Finally, add essential oils. This will start setting right away so have a glass jar ready.
As you use up any commercial cosmetics, make sure to save the containers. A nice wide mouthed cosmetic cream jar would be great for this recipe. Use it each night before bed to prevent chapped lips.
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