Vitamin E And Tanning!

[matto18]

would the application of vitamin e on the face reduce some of the harmful effects of tanning? i read somewhere one time that a mixture of vitamins c and e form a great anti-oxidant for the skin (destroying something like 99% of the free radicals in sunlight). anyone have any info on this?

 

[neuby34]

I read that article in some health magazine also and it was taken orally. something 1 gram of vitamain c and 800 iu of e an hour before tanning helped

 

[Fyre]

Definitely take additional Vitamin E if you are a big tanner. Tanning does take a toll on our skin. I buy an antioxidant blend of A,C,E and I take additional C as well. You can buy liquid vitamin E if you want to put a little on your skin after you tan. Why not, it can't hurt. There's also some great aftertan moisturizers that help combat the effects of tanning on the skin. I use one called Celestial Satin by Swedish Beauty. It's not greasy and it's not a strong smell either.