Antioxidant ingredient
Tocopheryl Linoleate
Tocopheryl Linoleate is an ester formed from tocopherol (vitamin E) and linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2). It combines the antioxidant functionality of vitamin E with the barrier-repair properties of linoleic acid in a more stable form than either free ingredient. Upon skin application, skin esterases hydrolyze the ester bond to release free tocopherol and linoleic acid. Used in premium creams and serums as an antioxidant emollient with a favorable essential fatty acid profile.
Also known as: vitamin E linoleate
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Benefits
- ✓Ester of tocopherol (vitamin E) and linoleic acid that delivers dual antioxidant protection (vitamin E activity) and barrier-supporting essential fatty acid (linoleic acid) in a single molecule
- ✓More stable than free tocopherol and free linoleic acid individually — the ester bond protects both active moieties from oxidation during storage and delivers them to skin where esterases hydrolyze the bond
- ✓Linoleic acid (omega-6 essential fatty acid) contributes to ceramide synthesis and barrier repair after hydrolysis, complementing tocopherol's antioxidant activity
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Tocopherol+ Squalane+ Ceramide NP+ Sodium Hyaluronate
