Vitamin E is a nutrient for the immune system and helps repair and rebuild cells. Topical use of vitamin E reduces Inflammation and make the skin look younger. Vitamin E is rich in antioxidants and because it is fat soluble, it easily penetrates the vital membranes of skin cells and protects it from the harmful effects of lipid peroxidation, membrane degradation and DNA destruction by free radicals. Applying this vitamin topically can be very beneficial for a wide range of skin disorders as well as skin repair, such as repairing cells that are damaged by the sun or treating wounds or burns.