Vitamin E soap is a formulation offering a natural alternative to harsh body cleansers which tend to irritate the skin. Typically consisting of a glycerine blend, the health and beauty benefits of vitamin E soap are increased, lending its anti-aging effects by lessening the appearance of pigmentation, spotting, and wrinkles. Many varieties of vitamin E soap are available, existing in several different formulas. Some are further fortified with vitamin C to boost antioxidant qualities, while others might include aloe vera, cocoa butter, and vitamins A and D, helping to extend healing and moisturizing features.

While commercial soaps leave behind a residue depleting the skin of its moisture, vitamin E soap is made with glycerine, a compound that attracts water, locking it in. It is also readily soluble in water, so that no sticky film remains on the skin when it's cleansed and rinsed. Containing non-toxic ingredients, vitamin E soap is safe for everyone to use, including babies, small children, and those with sensitive skin.

Due to its antioxidant properties, vitamin E soap is very helpful for maintaining healthy skin. Research studies demonstrate that when vitamin E, the principal ingredient in the soap, is topically applied to the skin of rats and given orally, it results in a decrease in skin cancer, as well as scarring, irritation, and inflammation generally caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation, namely the sun. It helps to correct and improve certain skin conditions such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and warts.

There are several types of vitamin E, though only one, alpha-tocopherol, is effectively metabolized for use by the human body and stored within fatty tissue, which is highly susceptible to oxidation damage. When applied to the skin by using vitamin E soap, cream, or oil, or taken orally in capsule form, it is absorbed into the fatty layer contributing not only to good skin health, but also providing a multitude of other important advantages. Studies suggest that the vitamin aids heart health by inhibiting blood platelet and plaque formation, reducing incidences of coronary heart disease (CHD), the world's number one cause of death as of year 2011, affecting approximately 17 million people.

Supermarkets, natural health, and beauty stores, as well as herbal markets carry vitamin E soap, but it can also be made at home. Glycerine is often purchased at arts and crafts stores, melted, and poured into molds. Recipe additives such as vitamin E oil and aloe vera are mixed into the melted glycerine as a last step just before pouring. Essential fragrance oils can also be added to create a variety of personally customized blends.