Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopherol, Natural)
The question

Is Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopherol, Natural) safe in lip balm?

ClearedLip balm

Natural form of vitamin E — more bioactive than the synthetic "dl-" form. Antioxidant protection, skin barrier support, and anti-inflammatory properties.

What the research flags

  • Contact sensitization in a small percentage of individuals
  • High doses in supplements require caution — not relevant to topical cosmetic use

Other lip balm ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 15720142
  2. [2]
    DatabaseIngredient database — 706814-TOCOPHEROL
  3. [3]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 22456862

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific lip balm product. This is not medical advice.