Beneficial effect of vitamin E oil on dark spots of face

 Can Vitamin E Oil be Useful For Dark Spots on Face?

It has been claimed for long that vitamin E oil is beneficial for skin. But there is insufficient evidence about this. However, there is some evidence that it can protect from damaging effects of sun and reduce depigmentation in melasma ( a skin condition where there is depigmentation of skin of face) when used in combination of vitamin C.

Another benefit observed is its effect on aging where it acts as an antioxidant. 

Antioxidants are substances which fight against free radicals. 

Free radicals are produced as a result of metabolism and have damaging effect on collagen and glycosaminoglycans. These two substances are key in keeping your skin moist, smooth and firm. 

How to apply vitamin E oil on your face

First it is important to know that your skin is not allergic to vitamin E oil. For this you can apply vitamin E oil on back of your elbow and leave it for 24 hours. If there is no reaction like itching, dryness or redness; you can apply this to your face. 

Now wash your face with a cleanser.

Pat it to dry with a towel.

Now apply a hot or warm towel for few minutes to open up pores of skin which will help in quick absorption of vitamin E oil. 

Take a small amount of vitamin E and apply it gently to problematic areas of your skin.

If you have dry skin then it is good to apply vitamin E oil at bed time and leave it for whole night. 

For people having oily skin prone to acne, it is not good to leave it overnight. Wash it off after 15 minutes. 

What are dark spots and how are they produced?

Melanin is the pigment which gives dark color of skin and because

of this pigment there are variations in colors of skin among individuals. 

Overproduction of melanin result in appearance of dark spots. 

Common causes of dark spots

Excessive exposure to sun

pregnancy

Certain medications like

    Non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 

    Anti psychotic drugs

    Anti malarial drugs

    Drugs of tetracyclin group like doxycycline 

    Drugs used in Epilepsy like phenytoins. 

Heavy metals