Tocopheryl acetate
Tocopheryl acetate
What does Tocopheryl acetate do for skin?
The phenolic OH is acetylated, so direct radical scavenging is limited; hydrolysis is needed. Cannot be substituted one-to-one for free alpha-tocopherol 1%.
Dose on file: N/A
Is Tocopheryl acetate safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
Based on
- Reference: CIR
Safe as used · CIR: safe as used at reported concentrations.
- Reference: Korea MFDS
Country limits · 1 rule across 1 country
Is Tocopheryl acetate classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is Tocopheryl acetate regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Is Tocopheryl acetate safe during pregnancy?
Pregnant
Considered fine
Nursing
Not enough data
Planning
Considered fine
Tocopheryl acetate is the acetate ester of vitamin E, and CIR assessed the tocopherol family as one group. A review of skin care in pregnancy (Putra 2022) adds vitamin E to its list of moisturiser ingredients that can be used in pregnancy (as an emollient). This is the judgement of one expert review; it is not a study of pregnant women. Vitamin E is also a nutrient we need in pregnancy. We found no data on skin use while nursing (LactMed's vitamin E entry covers supplements by mouth).
- Reference: Putra IB et al., 2022
Review (2022): vitamin E can be used as an emollient in pregnancy · Listed after the moisturiser ingredients described as safe to use during pregnancy. The authors' own judgement; no study of pregnant women behind it.
- Reference: Fiume MM et al. (CIR Expert Panel), 2018
CIR (2018): tocopherols and tocotrienols safe as used in cosmetics · The panel treated 14 tocopherols and tocotrienols (tocopheryl acetate included) as one group. The abstract does not mention pregnancy.
- Reference: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2021
NIH fact sheet: vitamin E is a nutrient we need; 15 mg a day recommended in pregnancy · The adult upper limit for vitamin E from supplements is 1,000 mg a day. Context only, not a skin-use verdict.
- Reference: US NIH / NICHD
LactMed 'Vitamin E': normal part of milk; skin use not addressed · Relevant published information on effects in breastfed infants was not found.
Tocopheryl acetate benefits for skin, by concern
These raw scores are only shown here, in the ingredient dictionary.
Dose on file: N/A
Products that list this ingredient
1,403 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- Estée LauderAdvanced Night Repair Multi-Recovery Complex Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Peptides
- Estée LauderAdvanced Night Repair Synchronized Multi-Recovery Complex Serum Duo with Hyaluronic Acid
- lilybyred[11colors] lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Balm
- MEDIHEAL[7types] MEDIHEAL Toner Pad 100+100ct Double Set
- MEDIHEAL[7types] MEDIHEAL Essential Face Mask 4ct
- MEDIHEAL[7types] MEDIHEAL Toner Pad 100ct
- Particle for MenParticle Face Cream For Men
- RODAN + FIELDSActive Hydration Bright Eye Complex
- fwee[21colors] fwee 3D Voluming Gloss
- CliniqueAll About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Cleanser - Extra Mild
- CliniqueAll About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Cleanser - Mild
- CliniqueJumbo All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Cleanser - Mild
Sources (6)
- Reference: CIR
- Reference: Korea MFDS
- Reference: Putra IB et al., 2022
- Reference: Fiume MM et al. (CIR Expert Panel), 2018
- Reference: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, 2021
- Reference: US NIH / NICHD
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