Best Sunscreen Lotion Contains Vitamin E and Antioxidants According to Tests

The best sunscreen lotion contains primarily vitamin E, according to results released by Coppertone today. Their research laboratory found certain antioxidants in sunscreens reduced damaging free radicals by 74% in skin's outer layers exposed to UV.

The best sunscreen lotions in an independent 12-week clinical trial, demonstrate daily use of broad spectrum sunscreens containing antioxidants found in the 2010 COPPERTONE® sunscreen line, one of which is kids sunscreen, can provide additional skin benefits beyond UV skin protection.

Sunscreen Lotion Trials

The trials show daily use of vitamin E antioxidant sunscreen lotion provided measurable improvements in: visible dryness, mottled skin tone, laxity, roughness, and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

"Emerging research shows that Vitamin E, one of the primary antioxidants in the sunscreen we tested, is a key ingredient for preserving skin's barrier function and for helping to maintain skin health," said Robert Bianchini, PhD, Vice President of Research in Medical News Today, "Topical antioxidants are rapidly emerging as a breakthrough innovation in suncare."

Vitamin E Skin Care

Vitamin E encompasses 8 antioxidants with alpha-topcopherol offering the greatest nutritional benefits. Deficiencies of vitamin E are rare but with inadequate intake high in the US. More than 90% of Americans may not meet recommended dietary requirements.

More alarmingly, there is a huge difference from synthetic and natural vitamin E. Present synthetic vitamin E has 8 molecular configurations, 7 of which don't occur in nature. Our bodies know the difference and show higher tissue levels, better absorption and longer retention of natural vitamin E.

Vitamin E Labels

Additionally, some firms mix 10% natural E with 90% synthetic and call it Natural Vitamin E. The FDA has yet to stop this misleading labeling. To make sure your vitamin E is natural, look for a label with:

Independently Assayed to Guarantee
100% POTENCY
100% NATURAL SOURCE VITAMIN E

Sunblock Lotion

With over 50 years of scientific research, vitamin E is respected as one of the most predominant and active antioxidants. Clinical studies show effective amounts are not obtainable from a well-balanced diet so supplementation is recommended. With the new research by Coppertone, look for it in the best sunscreen lotion skin protection too.

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Source:
Medical News Today

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