Can oral vitamin E whiten skin?

Not really

Although oral vitamin E has a certain protective effect on the skin, it cannot directly whiten the skin.

It should be noted that vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin whose main function is anti-oxidation and protection of cell membranes. In theory, it can protect cells from free radical damage, may help delay skin aging, and improve the skin's ability to retain moisture. However, there is currently no sufficient evidence to show that oral vitamin E can directly affect skin pigmentation or achieve a whitening effect.

If you really want to whiten your skin, you need to consider many factors, such as sun protection, moisturizing, and a healthy lifestyle. You can occasionally use some skin care products containing whitening ingredients (such as vitamin C, arbutin) as needed. However, the actual effect of skin care products varies from person to person, so don't expect too much.

To sum up, although oral vitamin E may be beneficial to skin health, it is unrealistic to achieve a whitening effect through this method.

Author: Tang Jiaoqing, MD, attending physician of dermatology

Review | Feng Jun, deputy chief physician of the Dermatology Department of Sinopharm Tongmei General Hospital