How to Nourish Hair with Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is a naturally occurring vitamin with antioxidant properties. ^{[1] X Research Source} Vitamin E is secreted to the surface of the skin, which functions to keep skin and hair healthy. It is normally part of sebum, a natural oily substance secreted by glandular cells into the skin. Vitamin E can provide many skin benefits with effects such as removing harmful substances in the skin and scalp, absorbing ultraviolet rays from the sun and preventing sunburn, stimulating healthy hair growth, Slows down hair loss and reduces graying of hair. ^{[2] X Trusted Source Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute Go to the source} You can use vitamin E oil in place of your regular conditioner, use in a deep conditioning treatment, or simply apply to split ends.

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Preparing to use vitamin E oil

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Choose natural vitamin E oil. Our bodies can more easily absorb and use the natural form of vitamin E. Synthetic vitamin E is called tocopherp acetate. This form can react with some cosmetics, so it’s best to choose natural vitamin E oils that are available at health food stores, department stores, or online. Some food oils also contain vitamin E, such as barley germ oil, sunflower oil, and almond oil. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Look for the following ingredients on the product packaging: d-alpha tocopherp, d-alpha tocopheryl acetate, or d-alpha tocopheryl succinate. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

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Test oil on skin before use. Some people are sensitive to vitamin E, so it’s a good idea to test a little oil on your skin first before applying it to your hair. Vitamin E sensitivity also develops over time, so pay attention to your scalp’s reaction after a few days of using vitamin E oil.

To try vitamin E oil, apply 1-2 drops to the inside of your wrist and massage the oil into your skin. Wait 24 hours and check your wrist for anything. If you notice redness, dryness, itching, or swelling, don’t use the oil. If the skin area seems normal, you can safely use the oil.

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Consider taking a vitamin E supplement to stimulate hair growth. Vitamin E has been shown to be effective in stimulating hair growth when taken orally. Try taking two 50 mg vitamin E oil capsules per day after meals. ^{[5] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to source} For example, you can take 1 capsule after breakfast and 1 capsule after dinner.

As with all supplements, be sure to consult your doctor before taking vitamin E oil.
You should also add natural sources of vitamin E to your diet. Try eating nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables and vegetable oils, especially barley germ oil and sunflower seed oil.
When you eat foods that are naturally rich in vitamin E, you will absorb more vitamin E than when you take supplements.

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Consider taking a vitamin C supplement. Vitamins E and C when combined are more effective at protecting skin and hair from UV damage. If you use topical vitamin E, you should use topical vitamin C. Similarly, if you take vitamin E, you should also take vitamin C. A combination of these two vitamins is more effective than just one.

Nourish hair with vitamin E oil

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Use small amounts. The oil will spread very far, so you don’t need to use much. You should use a dime-sized amount of oil at first, then add a little more if needed. You can use more or less oil, depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

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Use vitamin E oil as a conditioner. You can use vitamin E oil instead of your daily conditioner to keep your hair soft and manageable. Wash your hair with shampoo and rinse, squeeze some water out of your hair, then pour a dime-sized amount of vitamin E oil into the palm of your hand. Usually the oil will be thick and greasy.

You can also mix a few drops of vitamin E oil into your regular conditioner or buy a conditioner that contains vitamin E.

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Use your fingertips to massage the oil into your scalp. You can apply the oil directly to your scalp and use your fingertips to apply it to the roots of your hair. Massage in a circular motion so that vitamin E is absorbed into the scalp.

Vitamin E can be absorbed through the skin, making it even more effective at delivering the vitamin into cells. ^{[6] X Trusted Source Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute Go to Source}

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Wrap a warm, damp cotton towel around your head. If you want to condition your hair more deeply, you can wrap a warm, damp towel around your head and leave it on for about an hour. ^{[7] X Research Sources} Heat increases the absorption of vitamin E into the hair and scalp.

For a warm, moist towel, fill your sink or basin with hot water and dip it in the water, wring it out and wrap it around your head.

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Scrub off the vitamin E oil. Remove the towel from your head (if you have one), then rinse off the vitamin E oil with warm water. Dry your hair and style as usual.

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Treat split ends with vitamin E oil. You can also use vitamin E oil to fix split ends. Pour a dime-sized amount of vitamin E oil into the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together and place the ends of your hair between your hands, rubbing vitamin E into the ends of your hair. Leave the oil in your hair and style as usual.

You can use this method when your hair is wet or dry.

Warning

If you have skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, or acne, consult your general practitioner or dermatologist before taking vitamin E.
Don’t forget that oil can permanently stain clothes, so you should be careful when using vitamin E oil on your hair. Remember to wipe off excess oil to prevent oil from dripping onto clothes. You can wrap a scarf around your neck and shoulders to protect your clothes.

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Preparing to use vitamin E oil

Nourish hair with vitamin E oil

Warning

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