dl-α-Tocopheryl Acetate

Quali®-E Vitamin E Acetate (dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate) from DSM provides all of the benefits of Vitamin E with the added benefit of sustainability. The most widely used active ingredient in the beauty industry, Vitamin E has proven antioxidant effects, enhances moisturization and strengthens the skin barrier. Vitamin E helps to counteract the appearance of inflammation linked to oxidative processes through downregulation of its mediators. As one of the most powerful oil-soluble antioxidants and free-radical scavengers available today, Vitamin E plays a crucial role in oxidative regeneration of skin exposed to stressors.

DSM's Quali-E Vitamin E Acetate also has the lowest carbon footprint for Vitamin E in the personal care industry, assessed via Lifecycle analysis. dl-a-Tocopheryl Acetate is a colorless to yellow or greenish yellow, practically odorless viscous oil. It is practically insoluble in water, and freely soluble in alcohol, chloroform, acetone, ether, and vegetable oils.

Formulation Benefits

The Life Cycle Assessment1 (LCA) of vitamin E production has confirmed that the DSM production method generates up to 85% less particulate matter and uses up to 60% less non-renewable energy resulting in 74% potential CO2 saving (versus carbide and coal-based production) making DSM’s Quali E the most sustainable synthetic form on the market.

• Extremely stable in a broad range of formulations.
• Helps to protect beautiful and healthy-looking skin.
• Helps improving skin resilience induced by damages from urban pollutants.
• Helps to enhance skin sensation by soothing
• Helps in skin softening & improves appearance of skin with acne and blemishes
• Significantly strengthens the skin barrier, even with rinse-off products containing α-tocopherol in concentrations of less than 0.2%