You may have noticed how many skin care products incorporate vitamins into their formulas and use the addition of vitamins in their advertising to convince you of their efficacy. But do you actually know what these vitamins do for your skin?

Vitamin E is often used topically. Vitamin E applied to wounds has been shown to promote healing and be soothing even on third degree burns. It also provides the added benefits of reduced scarring and inflammation.

Vitamin E is a powerful anti-oxidant that can prevent free radical damage. Because sun and other environmental damage to the skin is induced by free radicals, there is reason to believe that Vitamin E can help prevent some of this damage to skin tissues, lessening premature wrinkles and discolorations.

So, if a product’s label proudly states it contains Vitamin E, now you know why it’s good for you.