Natural Preservatives

Vitamin E oil (typically tocopherol) is not a preservative in the traditional sense (like parabens or phenoxyethanol), but it does help slow oxidation in oils and oil-based products. Here's what that means:

✅ What Vitamin E Does:

• Antioxidant: It helps prevent oils and fats from going rancid due to oxidation.

• Extends shelf life: In oil-based products (like balms, body butters, serums), a small amount of vitamin E can help prolong freshness.

❌ What Vitamin E Doesn’t Do:

• It does not prevent microbial growth (bacteria, mould, or yeast).

• So, it is not a preservative for water-based products or emulsions (like lotions or creams that contain water).