I learned this trick just recently when I saw my sister do it herself. I was intrigued because first, why would you go through the hassle of DIY when you can easily buy from the store. She said it's cheaper than buying the pure vitamin E oil. Also, she doesn't like drinking vitamins. ME TOO. You'd be surprised to know I rarely take any vitamins orally. So this whole DIY got me really interested, I tried it myself (been doing it for the past 3 weeks or so)... and here I am sharing my secret to achieve that healthy glow. Naaaks. ;)
BUT FIRST... what's the big deal with vitamin E anyway?
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Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that prevents premature aging. It prevents the formation of wrinkles by blocking free radical damage.
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Vitamin E also boosts collagen production to treat wrinkles and keep skin elastic.
- It treats and promotes healing of scars, stretch marks and brown spots.
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It supports new skin cell growth and speeds up cell regeneration.
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Vitamin E is also a more affordable substitute to pricey anti-aging creams.
Okay, so now we know the benefits, let's proceed with the DIY!
You will need the following:
- Vitamin E capsules (I used Myra E d-Alpha Tocopherol Vitamin E capsules, around Php295 for 30 capsules)
- Pin or needle or anything sharp to poke the capsule
What to do:
- Wash your face and hands first. Then get 1 vitamin E capsule and poke a small hole using a needle. Thick liquid which is the vitamin E oil will ooze out.
- Apply the vitamin E oil gently around your eyes, forehead and mouth area. Dab the remaining oil on your cheeks, nose and neck area. (yes, don't forget to give some love to your neck, it ages too, you know!).
Easy, huh?
Since the vitamin E oil is very thick and sticky, it's not recommended for daytime use. It's best used as a night treatment, maximum of two times a week. Do note that it may take some time to see results. But for me, aside from my skin becoming softer and smoother overtime, I also noticed that my pimple scars lightened too. If you ask me I'd still very much prefer taking the topical approach than digesting this vitamin.
I hope this post was helpful! Let me know if you have any questions by leaving a comment on this post. You can also tweet me at @hazelsalcedo, send questions via my Ask Box, or post a message on my Facebook page. You can also shoot me an email at hazelnot AT yahoo DOT com. Talk to you soon, okay? ❤