The rate at which the cosmetic world is giving significance to vitamin E today is quite exciting and unbelievable. Right from when scientists discovered the wonderful works of this vitamin, it has been incorporated into almost every sphere of human life. You find it on a healthy diet list, in skin products and hair products. Vitamin E is discovered to have both antioxidant properties and moisturizing properties. It can be used orally as medication or as an ointment for skin problems such as eczema, wrinkles, stretch marks, scars, etc. Vitamin E also has side effects. Let us take a look at 10 benefits of vitamin E and its side effects. [1]
1Prevents Inflammation
When your body is faced with a particular challenge, whether injuries or infections, it definitely responds and tries to protect itself from this challenge. How? Through inflammation. Inflammation is the immune system’s response to injury, infection or illness. The affected part of your body becomes red, swollen, tender and trust me; it can be excruciatingly painful. Vitamin E contains antioxidants that are responsible for defending the cells in the body from damage caused by potentially harmful molecules also called free radicals. These antioxidant properties fight inflammation and reduce the effects of free radicals. So, when next any part of your body gets inflamed, try vitamin E. [2]
