10 Benefits of Vitamin E
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8. Helps Heal Scars
When surgeons make an incision to perform surgery, the skin is closed with either stitches, staples or glue. A scar is likely to remain long after the incision heals. Applying Vitamin E oil to the scar after it's completely closed can help promote healthy cell growth.
Vitamin E oil applied to the incision may also reduce redness and swelling to prevent worse scarring as the skin heals. It's recommended to wait until the surgeon permits the application of vitamin E to the scar.
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