Vitamin E is available in dietary supplements (like multivitamins), and is often added to skincare and cosmetic products. It can also be found in plant-based oils, seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

D-Alpha Tocopherol is extracted from seed oils and the concentrated extract is then purified.

There are many different types of tocopherol, but alpha-tocopherol is the only one useable by the human body.

The “D-” prefix indicates that the tocopherol has been extracted from a natural source whereas the “DL-” prefix indicates that the tocopherol has been synthesised.

Tocopherol is often combined with other compounds when used in cosmetics. Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate is a very common example where tocopherol has been combined with acetic acid.