Improving the well-being, condition of the skin and hair, getting rid of drowsiness and rejuvenating the body - all this is possible with tocopherol, reviews of which prove its effectiveness.
The mechanism of action of tocopherol
Vitamin E (aka alpha-tocopherol acetate) is a natural antioxidant that helps minimize the effects of free radicals in the human body. Numerous reviews about tocopherol prove its high effectiveness not only for the general healing of blood vessels and tissues, but also when planning pregnancy. It is no coincidence that tocopherol is called a "fertility vitamin", because if it is deficient, there is a high risk of spontaneous abortion. A sufficient amount of this vitamin, on the contrary, contributes to the successful course of pregnancy.
Vitamin E Discovery History
In 1922, researchers Herbert Evans and Katherine Bishop conducted experiments in the laboratory. Rats fed only with lard, milk fat and yeast began to have difficulty reproducing offspring. Observations showed that when experimental leaves of green lettuce and wheat germ oil (containing vitamin E) were added to the diet, the situation changed for the better.
Up to this point, it was believed that the intake of fish oil was conducive to fertility, but scientific data proved that it was tocopherol acetate, the reviews of which scientists quickly became public, useful for restoring and maintaining the functional state of reproductive function in men and women.
Natural sources of "vitamin of youth"
Vitamin E (tocopherol acetate), reviews of doctors about which prove the effectiveness of its regular intake, can be obtained by enriching your diet with the following products:
- cabbage;
- Pine nuts;
- sunflower seeds;
- pistachios;
- almond;
- sea buckthorn;
- lettuce;
- liver;
- parsley;
- dogrose.
Almost all types of nuts, including cashews and hazelnuts, contain a "vitamin of youth".
According to reviews, alpha tocopherol must be taken by girls on a diet to lose weight. Doctors recommend that those who refuse products containing natural vitamin E take capsular tocopherol, this will prevent brittle hair and nails and improve skin condition.
Vitamin E helps to lose weight?
It is believed that taking tocopherol helps to slightly reduce weight. And this is not just an advertising move - there is a scientific justification for this mechanism.
Vitamins alpha tocopherol acetate, reviews of which are positive among pharmacists, contribute to the normal absorption of zinc. In turn, due to the normalization of zinc levels in the body, insulin production is reduced - which means that a person's appetite decreases.
Endocrinologists agree that tocopherol has the ability to positively affect metabolism, accelerating it. In addition, with the simultaneous intake of chromium and vitamin E, according to doctors, the level of cholesterol in the body decreases. The combined intake of manganese and tocopherol, reviews of which boil down to quickly rid the body of toxins, also contributes to slight weight loss and the formation of beautiful lines and bends of the female figure.
Nutritionists recall that taking vitamin E only helps with an integrated approach to weight loss - without exercise and restrictions in fried and spicy foods, one should not expect a pronounced effect.
How does vitamin E deficiency manifest?
According to reviews, vitamin E (tocopherol) helps to increase the overall tone of the body, accelerate growth and improve the structure of hair, and also has a positive effect on reproductive function.
How is the lack of tocopherol manifested:
- General weakness, anemia, general distraction.
- Involuntary termination of pregnancy, violations of the process of attachment of the embryo to the uterus.
- Change in the general hormonal background.
- Painful menstruation, cycle failure.
- Fragility of nails, cross-section of hair, dry skin.
According to reviews, tocopherol may not be enough for children. Symptoms in this case will be:
- Frequent colds as a result of a decrease in the protective reactions of the body.
- Violations in the operation of housing and communal services.
- Complaints of blurred vision.
- Dry skin, the appearance of jams and scratches.
- Lack of coordination of movement.
Reproductive Impact
In the 20s of the last century, it was found that with regular administration of tocopherol, the epithelial tissue of the testes in men is in good condition, which contributes to a quick and effective conception.
A sufficient level of vitamin E in the body of a pregnant woman helps to make a healthy fetus, without developmental pathologies.
For women in the postmenstrual period, taking "youth vitamin" helps to compensate for estrogen levels. Doctors recommend taking vitamin on a regular basis - it is safer than taking hormonal drugs, and the result is much more pronounced.
The use of tocopherol for facial skin
Tocopherol acetate for the face, the reviews about the use of which are only positive, helps to preserve natural collagen, improve skin turgor. The use of vitamin E in liquid form for facial skin can quickly return to it a fresh and rested appearance, reduce the severity of dark circles under the eyes and saturate the skin with moisture.
Many girls use liquid vitamin E as a cream for the skin around their eyes. Reviews of this use of tocopherol claim that the effect they achieved in 2 weeks of using oil vitamin can be compared with luxury creams. Naturally, the cost of using tocopherol is ten times cheaper, and if you compare the volume of cream for the skin of the eyelids (on average it is 15 mg, the cost is from 100 rubles or more) and the volume of alpha-tocopherol acetate, which can be purchased at any pharmacy (50 ml, the price is less than 100 rubles), then the benefit in using vitamin E is obvious.
In addition, many cosmetic brands significantly overestimate the price of the cream, referring to the use of natural extracts and extracts. Vitamin E is a completely natural product - it can be used both in pure form and for the enrichment of face creams (for this you need to add 2-3 drops of tocopherol to a regular serving of cream, you need to use such a mixture immediately).
You can also use tocopherol acetate instead of lip balm - it instantly softens the skin, eliminates peeling and redness, and with regular use it smoothes out fine wrinkles around the mouth.
How to give your face a fresh and rested look in 20 minutes?
Women who made a simple nourishing face mask three times a week: a teaspoon of vitamin E + the same amount of vitamin A (retinol acetate) noticed changes in their skin - it became more moisturized, traces of post-acne smoothed out and became less noticeable, and a healthy glow appeared on his cheeks. The mask must be kept on the skin for 20 minutes, after which the remaining oil can be removed with a dry cloth. For owners of oily and combination skin types, the mask can be removed with water without using soap and special products, and then gently wipe the skin with a towel.
Acne and peeling mask mask recipe
Many people are familiar with peeling of their skin, especially in cold and windy weather. You can get rid of it with the help of a mask, the recipe of which is presented below:
- a teaspoon of tocopherol;
- a teaspoon of honey;
- A tablespoon of yogurt (the product is suitable without fruit additives and sugar).
It is necessary to apply a mask to the steamed face skin, leave for a full exposure for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
The use of such a mask allows you to relieve inflammation, even out skin tone and moisturize it. After the procedure, the cream can not be used, the skin will receive a sufficient portion of hydration.
Getting rid of stretch marks
The application of vitamin E in liquid form to the skin of the abdomen, thighs and chest provides the prevention of the appearance of stretch marks. A small amount of tocopherol is applied to the problem area after taking a bath or shower - this allows you to maintain firmness and elasticity of the skin. Expectant mothers practice such procedures every night, and as a result, after the birth of the baby, their skin returns to normal, and there are no stretch marks.
If the problem already exists, it is best to apply oily vitamin with a small amount of mummy - one or two tablets of the pharmacy mummy should be crumbled, mixed with tocopherol and rubbed with massage movements into the problem area. Such a body mask is not inferior in terms of effect and benefit to the skin of the body to some salon procedures, but it is much cheaper. The main thing in this process is consistency, if you use the composition daily for a month, the result will be obvious.
Vitamin E to improve hair structure
Tocopherol in liquid form can be applied to the hair - from the roots to the ends. On the hair up to the shoulder blades, no more than three tablespoons of “vitamin of youth” are consumed. It is best to warm the vitamin before application, for this you can put the right amount of oil in a water bath or drop a bottle of tocopherol in a glass of hot water for 10 minutes.
Such a mask can be kept on the hair for an hour or more, many prefer to leave the composition overnight. Vitamin E is easily washed off with shampoo. Often, after applying such masks, a rinse is not required - the hair is filled with moisture from the inside, the split ends become more well-groomed, the quality and structure of the hair improves, and growth is accelerated.