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Expert Verdict
Gold-standard lipophilic antioxidant for both product stabilisation and skin anti-aging benefit. Effective at 0.01–0.05% as product antioxidant; 0.05–1% for skin benefit. Photosensitive in pure form — opaque/airless packaging is mandatory. The C+E+ferulic acid combination clinically inhibits UV-induced erythema, sunburn cell formation, and thymine dimer DNA damage. Vitamin C regenerates oxidised vitamin E — making C+E synergistic rather than additive. Ferulic acid at 0.5% doubles the photoprotective capacity of this combination. No regulatory restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tocopherol safe in cosmetics?
Gold-standard lipophilic antioxidant for both product stabilisation and skin anti-aging benefit. Effective at 0.01–0.05% as product antioxidant; 0.05–1% for skin benefit. Photosensitive in pure form — opaque/airless packaging is mandatory. The C+E+ferulic acid combination clinically inhibits UV-induced erythema, sunburn cell formation, and thymine dimer DNA damage. Vitamin C regenerates oxidised vitamin E — making C+E synergistic rather than additive. Ferulic acid at 0.5% doubles the photoprotective capacity of this combination. No regulatory restrictions. The EU classifies Tocopherol as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Tocopherol allowed in the EU?
Tocopherol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tocopherol do in cosmetics?
Tocopherol functions as: Antioxidant; chain-breaking free radical scavenger (HAT mechanism); lipophilic skin-conditioning agent; product stabiliser against oxidative rancidity; photoprotective booster. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 59-02-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tocopherol?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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