Functions
Antioxidant
Protective
Anti-inflammatory
Soothing
Emollient
Skin conditioning
FDA UNII
9CKD1JE38R
INCI name
Tocopheryl Glucoside
Origin
Biotechnological
Various vitamin E derivatives are used in cosmetics as antioxidant and skin conditioning agents. Tocopheryl glucoside is more soluble, stable, and easily transported into the skin in comparison with tocopherol (vitamin E).
Tocopheryl glucoside soothes the skin and protects lipids. It has been reported to prevent and treat atopic and contact dermatitis.
Tocopheryl glucoside protects skin against UV-induced damage. Studies have revealed that it converts progressively to active tocopherol in skin over several hours with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, protecting structural proteins including collagen and elastin.
Synonyms
Vitamin E Glucoside
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