Tocotrienols Beste Antioxidant Anti-aging Verheldert de teint Kalmerend Tocotrienols at a glance Potent, stable forms of vitamin E Considered powerful antioxidants Known to offer skin-conditioning + soothing benefits Can help mitigate the unwanted effects of sun exposure May be naturally or synthetically derived as a cosmetic ingredient Tocotrienols description Tocotrienols are potent forms of vitamin E that are considered stable and powerful antioxidants, as well as skin-soothing agents. Tocotrienols are also classified as skin-conditioning agents and have been shown to help mitigate the effects of sun exposure on skin. The tocotrienols used in cosmetic products are usually derived from rice bran, wheat germ, oats, or grapes but can be produced synthetically. Other natural sources of tocotrienols include cocoa butter, coconut oil, raspberry seed oil, and soybean (just to name a few). Tocotrienols have a long history of safe use in skin care, backed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel who has reconfirmed this category of ingredients as safe multiple times. Of 439 products surveyed in their most recent report, the concentration levels of tocotrienols ranged from 0.0015-0.12% (high concentrations aren’t needed for efficacy). Related ingredients: Vitamin E