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Vitamin E Skincare
The Reparative Moisturiser
VITAMIN E BENEFITS
- Powerful antioxidant – neutralises free radicals
- Protects lipids from oxidation
- Helps defend from pollution and other environmental stressors
- Soothes and moisturises as an emollient
- Helps to strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier
- Improves scarring
- Helps reduce wrinkles and age spots
The Role of Vitamin E in Skincare
Vitamin E Skincare – Vitamin E is a naturally occurring component of healthy skin. It offers significant antioxidant properties to help defend against pollution and other environmental stressors that would otherwise weaken and cause unwanted changes in the skin. On a slightly more technical level, vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, actually refers to a family of compounds and is the umbrella name for a group of oil-soluble antioxidants. The most common ones in skincare are alpha-tocopherol and tocopherol acetate.
Vitamin E’s primary job is to protect the lipid bilayers in the epidermis and skin cell membranes from attack by free radicals (and reactive oxygen species). Besides working to neutralise free radicals and prevent signs of aging (such as reduced collagen and fine lines), it is also a ‘photo-protectant’ and encourages cellular repair to help fight against sun damage.
A lipid is basically a fancy word for a fatty substance. Lipids include substances such as fatty acids, fats, and waxes. The skin cells in the stratum corneum of the epidermis are held together by lipid bilayers. When these lipids are attacked, the skin’s barrier function weakens, making skin more vulnerable to dehydration, irritation, and infection.
Lipids are also found in cell membranes, and when these are attacked, the membranes lose their permeability. Nutrients and wastes are transported less efficiently as a result. In addition, glycation can occur in cell membrane lipids too.
Lipid Peroxide is a free radical (Reactive Oxygen Species) that attacks lipids, an oxidation process called lipid peroxidation. Vitamin E protects lipids from this lipid peroxidation.
Vitamin E is the common name of this ingredient however rarely appears on a skincare ingredient list as Vitamin E. It will generally appear listed as one of the following; Tocopheryl Acetate; Tocopheryl Glucoside; Tocopheryl Linoleate; Tocopheryl Linoleate/Oleate; Tocopheryl Nicotinate; Tocopheryl Succinate; Potassium Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Phosphate; Sodium Tocopheryl Phosphate or Tocopherol Phosphate.
Vitamin E is also used as an emollient and preservative in skincare. When used as a preservative, it appears near the end of the ingredient list.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E gets into the skin and fights against the free radicals, strengthening the cells and improving the natural barrier for the skin. You’ll see fewer wrinkles and age spots. But that’s not all that it does! It’s excellent for improving the look of current scars and avoiding future scars. You’ll slow down the aging process, as the cells are fully supported. The cells find it easier to repair or grow back normally.
It’s possible to improve the natural immunity to diseases. This is good for the skin if you suffer from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections regularly. Athlete’s foot is one of the most common conditions that you can improve using a vitamin E cream.
Vitamin E will add moisture to your skin. By getting plenty of moisture, you support the health of the deeper layers of your skin and improve collagen production. We’ve already looked at how good collagen production is for the skin. Vitamin E will work with Retinol (Vitamin A) to prevent wrinkles and fine lines from forming.
Vitamin E is naturally good for healing the skin. It helps to soothe burns, reduce inflammation, and protect against scarring from wounds. This means it’s the best option for reducing redness and limiting the amount of acne that you break out in. It will also help with balancing the hormones inside. When your hormones are balanced, your oil production is controlled. This will help to keep pores unclogged, so you don’t suffer from too many acne breakouts. UV light and sun exposure reduce vitamin E levels in the skin, and levels also decrease with age.
Types of Vitamin E Skin Care
Typically available in oil and cream form. While there are dedicated products with stronger concentrations of vitamin E, it is also a common addition to many anti-aging creams, serums, face masks and sunscreens in a lower dose, and is frequently combined with vitamin C for increased absorption.
Despite its many reported advantages, vitamin E skincare is not recommended for everyone. According to the expert-reviewed resource Healthline, those who have very oily, sensitive or acne-prone skin may find topical vitamin E oil to be aggravating. And while it is highly uncommon, it can also trigger an allergic reaction in some people, resulting in skin irritation, itchiness or a rash.
For the most part, however, it is very safe and works optimally when teamed with vitamin C (or used in a product that has both). Those with occasionally sensitive skin may best benefit from a moisturiser containing vitamin E over a highly-concentrated serum or oil.
Please Note: Aspect Dr products feature higher-level active ingredients to ensure maximum efficacy without a prescription. These products are only sold at select physician, skin clinic and spa locations. If your purchase contains any Aspect Dr products – our Skin Specialist is required to speak with you regarding the use of these products before your purchase can be authorised and shipped.
Our skincare products containing Vitamin E
Aspect Dr ABC Essential Skin Kit
$249.00A great investment in a kit of anti-aging skincare products for those who want to improve the appearance of their skin and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, oil, acne, age spots and brighten dull lack-luster skin.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Dr ABC Essential Skin Kit
$249.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Age Management Kit
$290.00Combat the signs of aging head-on. Containing four cosmeceutical grade products that work synergistically to target fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage and general wear and tear, the Age Management Kit will have your skin back on track in no time.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Dr Age Management Kit
$290.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Complete Pigment Plus - Age Support
$169.00Experience a ground-breaking solution to pigment correction with our all-new Complete Pigment Plus Age Support serum. With added barrier-fortifying ingredients ideal for hormonally imbalanced or sensitised skin, this serum will promote a bright and youthful complexion
Aspect Dr Complete Pigment Plus - Age Support
$169.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Experts Edition Kit
$448.00 $269.00Transform your skin with this comprehensive Limited Edition Kit containing a selection of Aspect Dr cult favourites in a beautifully presented gift box.Aspect Dr Experts Edition Kit
$448.00 $269.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Eyelift
$149.00For the cosmetic management of dark circles, fine lines & puffiness. Don't be weighed down with eye baggage! Aspect Dr Eyelift is a powerful antioxidant eye serum that drastically improves dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. With clinical strength, it literally lifts the eyes and effectively treats those under-eye concerns.
Aspect Dr Eyelift
$149.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Lanazyme Micro Peel
$79.00Aspect Dr Lanazyme Micro Peel is an advanced peeling gel formula containing a complex of fruit enzymes, pumpkin ferment extract and Lanablue ™ that work synergistically to exfoliate lifeless skin cells and smooth skin texture, as well as a powerhouse vitamin complex to help illuminate appearance revealing a more radiant complexion
Aspect Dr Lanazyme Micro Peel
$79.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Multi B Plus Serum
$149.00An anti-aging must-have! A turbocharger for your other skincare products, Aspect Dr Multi B Plus Serum literally gives your current products a big boost. Infusing your skin with an energising cocktail of Multi B Vitamins and a patented blend of skin-fortifying sea plants. Helps to brighten, mattify, calm, and firm.
Aspect Dr Multi B Plus Serum
$149.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Resveratrol
$99.00A luxurious rich but lightweight moisturising cream. Resveratrol is a naturally occurring component in the skin of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It works by not only hydrating the skin but serving as an antioxidant, protecting the skin from damaging free radicals. Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients to hydrate and protect the skin.
Aspect Dr Resveratrol
$99.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Soothing Balm
$65.00Comfort stressed skin with this soothing blend of Hyaluronic Acid, Olive Oil, and Aloe Vera, suitable for even the most sensitive complexions - Multi-purpose balm that can be on the face or body to boost hydration.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Dr Soothing Balm
$65.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Soothing Gel
$49.00Calm and cool the skin with Aspect Dr Soothing Gel. This product is great for post-non-ablative laser or IPL to immediately minimise redness and irritation straight after treatment. It will increase your hydration, soothe and calm any affected areas and has a punch of antioxidants to help get your skin through its recovery.
Aspect Dr Soothing Gel
$49.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Try Me Kit
$59.00Designed to be the perfect low-cost option for those wishing to experience the Aspect Dr range prior to purchasing full-sized products. The kit contains four full-strength products specifically designed to work synergistically on most skin types, addressing common cosmetic skin conditions and concerns. Specially boxed - suitable as a gift.
Aspect Dr Try Me Kit
$59.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Dr Ultra Light Hydration
$92.00A lightweight oil-free moisturiser formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and essential vitamins to help replenish hydration. Aspect Dr Ultra Light Hydration helps moisten without clogging your pores. Packed with Vitamins to ensure lightweight hydration and supple glowing skin.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Dr Ultra Light Hydration
$92.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Everyday Essentials Kit
$432.00 $229.00Combining a selection of Aspect heroes to kickstart your #AspectSkinJourney with confidence in a beautifully presented gift box - the perfect gift of giving for Xmas 2023Aspect Everyday Essentials Kit
$432.00 $229.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Exfoliating Clay Mask
$69.00A gentle purifying clay-based mask is designed to exfoliate the skin to draw out impurities and decongest pores, while AHA's and BHA's help to exfoliate, leaving skin looking clean and clear. Kaolin and bentonite provide an absorbent action to assist help mattify the appearance of the skin, while also drawing out impurities.
Aspect Exfoliating Clay Mask
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Extreme B 17
$139.00Aspect Extreme B17 has the ability to improve the signs of aging while soothing and calming the skin, making it suitable for use on sensitive and reactive skin types. This is a serum we recommend to all our clients and is suitable for all skin conditions. It will help fortify your current regime and accelerate the results to help you achieve your best skin fast!
Aspect Extreme B 17
$139.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Extreme C 20
$139.00Aspect Extreme C 20 is ideal for all skin conditions, particularly sensitive and skin prone to redness. It tackles many of the signs of skin aging, from every conceivable angle. With a unique breakthrough combination of amino peptides, stable Vitamin C, cellular antioxidants, corrective botanicals, and skin-energising extracts – all expertly blended into a light as air, paraben and fragrance-free serum.
Aspect Extreme C 20
$139.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Eyelift 3
$139.00Whether your eye concern is dark circles after a late night, fine lines on an aging complexion, or puffy eyes, Aspect can help. Aspect Eyelift 3 transforms your eye contour for a brighter, smoother, and more hydrated look and feel. Enriched with a nourishing cocktail of over 28 natural botanicals, this ultra-hydrating eye cream softens skin texture and lifts the eye contour for a wide-awake look.
Aspect Eyelift 3
$139.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask
$69.00Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask is a gentle exfoliating enzyme mask that helps lift dead skin from the surface. Ideal for all skin types including sensitive, reactive and problem skin. The skin is brightened, using natural extracts including Papain from Papaya, and Bromelain from Pineapple to desquamate dead skin cells.
Aspect Fruit Enzyme Mask
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Hydra Shield with Zinc
$85.00Aspect Hydra Shield is a fast-absorbing, lightweight SPF moisturiser for daily use. Packed with antioxidants and botanical oils to comfort and protect all skin types.
Aspect Hydra Shield with Zinc
$85.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm
$19.00Lush Lips - Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm is a unisex lip balm that provides intense moisture and long-lasting protection from dry, cracked lips. Natural ingredients like Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter leave your lips looking soft and healthy. No exfoliating ingredients to irritate the lips.
Aspect Hydrating Lip Balm
$19.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Hydrating Mask
$69.00Rehab for dry, stressed skin. This luxurious mask contains a blend of hydrating ingredients and antioxidants to help combat the visible signs of aging.
Aspect Hydrating Mask
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...- DISCOUNTED - RRP $278
Aspect Illuminate & Revitalise Perfect Pair
$202.50Illuminate and revitalise with skin-loving serums that help to visibly plump and even skin tone. Enjoy two serums at a discounted price but only whilst stocks last - this is a limited edition product combination.
Aspect Illuminate & Revitalise Perfect Pair
$202.50Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart... Aspect Intense Hydration Masks (5 pack)
$59.90A luxurious sheet mask infused with vitamins, minerals, botanical actives, and hyaluronic acid to soothe, nourish, and provide intense hydration for dewy, glowing skin. Box of 5 masks.
Aspect Intense Hydration Masks (5 pack)
$59.90Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Jungle Brew
$130.00Spotty, excessively oily or impure skin? Purify problematic skin and target concerns including excess oil and imperfections. The lightweight texture of Jungle Brew allows for rapid absorption to help minimise shine.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Jungle Brew
$130.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Minerals Primer
$49.00Create your own glowing complexion by starting with the perfect base. A satin-smooth, skin-loving mineral primer from the cosmeceutical geniuses at Aspect that perfectly primes skin for makeup application.
Aspect Minerals Primer
$49.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Phytostat 9
$95.00Deliver a surge of hydration to reveal smoother more vibrant-looking skin with this every day, go-to moisturiser. Reverse the visible signs of aging and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Aspect Phytostat 9
$95.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Pigment Punch +
$155.00A brightening and refining serum to prevent and treat age spots, sun damage and all forms of hyperpigmentation on the skin. Formulated with potent antioxidants and botanical calming actives, Pigment Punch+ effectively corrects uneven skin tone whilst preventing the formation of new skin discolourations.
Aspect Pigment Punch +
$155.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Pigment Punch Body
$69.00Target areas of the body that show the signs of aging, including décolletage and the back of the hands. This multi-functional body cream combines Tyrostat-11™ and Bellides™ help to minimise the appearance of discolouration, while Lactic Acid and Shea Butter work to dramatically smooth and hydrate revealing radiant, even-looking skin.
Aspect Pigment Punch Body
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Probiotic Mask
$69.00Your overnight skin saviour. Offering nourishing hydration for skin that is parched and sensitised, Aspect Probiotic Mask helps you restore your skin barrier. Reveal radiant-looking skin with this luxurious hydrating mask. Containing probiotics and antioxidants to deliver an infusion of nutrients to dry, dehydrated skin.
Aspect Probiotic Mask
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Red-Less 21
$139.00Suffer from chronic redness, sensitive skin, rosacea, or dry and stressed-out skin? Say hello to your skin care solution - Aspect Red-Less 21. Relaxation therapy for easily irritated skin. Formulated with antioxidants to nurture and protect skin from sensitising environmental effects.
Aspect Red-Less 21
$139.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Sheer Hydration
$89.00This super hydrating non-comedogenic cream boasts antioxidant benefits while addressing skin concerns of dehydration, & visible signs of aging. Helps to mattify & soothe skin & is suitable for all skin types, specifically normal to oily skin types. Skin will be left feeling plump, hydrated & shine-free.
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$89.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Soothing Gel
$49.00A multi-purpose cooling gel that comforts and hydrates. Can be used on the face and body, suitable for even the most sensitive skin.
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$49.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Soothing Kit
$165.00Support your skin following professional salon procedures. Aspect Soothing Skin Kit is the ideal after-care routine, with soothing, calming ingredients to protect your skin. The skin is strengthened, while it is gently cleansed, soothed and hydrated.
OUT OF STOCKAspect Soothing Kit
$165.00OUT OF STOCKSuccessfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Sun CC Cream SPF 50+
$59.00Aspect Sun CC Cream SPF 50+ - A Colour Correcting tinted sunscreen with a high SPF50+ protection and water resistance, along with priming and anti-aging benefits. Suitable for all skin types. The ideal sun protection for every day to give your skin an effortless glow.
Aspect Sun CC Cream SPF 50+
$59.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Sun Envirostat On The Go SPF 50
$30.00Envirostat On the Go SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion with Vitamin E is a chemical sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum dry-touch protection to give your clinic a point of difference. Suitable for facial and body use, Envirostat On the Go SPF 50 offers 4 hours of water-resistant protection.
Aspect Sun Envirostat On The Go SPF 50
$30.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF50+
$59.00Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF 50 acts like a daily moisturiser, while also preparing your skin for flawless makeup application. Featuring blurring technology to help soften your features, this priming and hydrating sunscreen is a three-in-one product for every day.
Aspect Sun Hydrating Face SPF50+
$59.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Aspect Sun Physical Sun Protection SPF50+
$59.00Aspect Sun Physical Protection SPF50 is a very high protection, water-resistant mineral sunscreen cream that has been specially developed to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB SPF 50+ from the sun.
Aspect Sun Physical Sun Protection SPF50+
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Aspect Sun Tinted Physical Sun Protection SPF50+
$59.00Aspect Sun Tinted Physical Protection SPF50 is a very high protection, water-resistant mineral sunscreen cream that has been specially developed to provide broad-spectrum UVA and UVB SPF 50+ from the sun.
Aspect Sun Tinted Physical Sun Protection SPF50+
$59.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart... Cosmedix Purity Solution
$69.00Cosmedix Purity Solution - the perfect pre-cleanse for normal to oily skin or a primary cleanse for those who are on the side of dryness & sensitivity. Formulated with a restorative blend of oils to deeply nourish the skin & melt away cellular debris & makeup.
Cosmedix Purity Solution
$69.00Successfully Added to your Shopping CartAdding to Cart...Cosmedix Serum 16
$145.00Features hydrators coupled with retinol to target signs of aging while protecting the skin's moisture barrier function. Helps reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone, smooth wrinkles and boost moisture without causing redness, dryness or irritation. Offers the greatest potency, delivery and stability of LG-Retinex available today.
Cosmedix Serum 16
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A Guide to Selecting the Best Skincare Products
Your skin is the bodies largest organ. Its major functions are protection, regulation and sensation. If our skin is not functioning to its full ability, these functions may become compromised.
It’s easy to get lost in the sea of skincare options these days. Not only are there doctors, dermatologists, skin professionals and aestheticians telling you this or that, you also have YouTubers, bloggers and beauty enthusiasts flooding you with thoughts and ideas too. It’s no wonder there are so many skin issues and concerns these days. When you don’t know where to start or what information is reliable, how is your skin really going to respond? More importantly, the use of incorrect skincare products can actually exasperate your condition or cause additional skin problems.
The use of professional active ingredient skincare is recommended. The “Professional” skincare products we recommend on this site can only be purchased through certified stockists and practitioners who are required to provide their professional advice on the application of these products, (as opposed to those you can purchase over the counter (OTC) in the department stores and supermarkets). These recommended professional products contain;-
- higher levels of active ingredients to boost your skin’s health and correct skin problems
(OTC product lines have less active ingredients to minimise the chance of irritation to protect the buyer) - are backed by clinical studies
(not exaggerated unsubstantiated claims) - are made in small batches and distributed to trained or licensed skin therapists, spas and salons to be supplied with professional advice on their use
(OTC products are made for the masses and sold in department stores and supermarkets) - contain small molecule technology for dermal and epidermal penetration
(OTC products that lack active ingredients, have large molecules which are not able to penetrate the skin. When a product can’t properly penetrate the skin, it will only “superficially” treat and temporarily provide relief to skin concerns. This gives the illusion that the products are working without actually treating the skin. Professional lines use molecular technology that penetrates the skin producing clinical results) - are packaged in airless pump packs to eliminate spoilage of ingredients when exposed to the air
- have pH balanced and adjusted ingredients – skin functions at its prime when the natural pH is between 4.5 and 5.5.
(Often OTC products don’t take pH into consideration and will leave the skin in an alkaline state. When the skin is alkaline, bacteria and free radicals (such as pollution) can invade the skin) - do not contain unnecessary fillers and preservatives
Professional skincare often has a reputation of being “too expensive” but that is more often than not actually far from the truth. A good professional line will price their products according to the concentration of active ingredients versus fillers and are actually overall more budget-friendly. It is a common mistake to overuse products which leads to the perception that professional skincare is more expensive. Our Skin Specialist will advise you on the appropriate amount and when to use the products according to your skin condition and type.
When used properly, professional skincare products will last longer and work better giving you the ultimate bang for your buck. OTC products will have a lower upfront cost but over time can be similar in price or more expensive than professional skincare and won’t actually repair the skin condition being treated.