Vitamin E has been used for more than 50 years in experimental and clinical dermatology.
While a large number of case reports were published in this time, there is still a lack of
controlled clinical studies providing a rationale for well defined dosages and clinical
indications. In contrast, advances in basic research on the physiology, mechanism of action,
penetration, bioconversion and photoprotection of vitamin E in human skin has led to the
development of numerous new formulations for use in cosmetics and skin care products …