Cold Pressed Vitamin E carrier oil Botanical Name: Triticum Vulgare (Tocopherol). Color and Smell: Its yellow colored oil made from wheat germ that has a nutty, wheat-like taste and smell. Shelf Life: up to 1 year Vitamin E refers to tocopherols and tocotrienols which are soluble in fat. Vitamin E can be found in many different types of oil but most notably in Wheatgerm Oil. Vitamin E Oil is a natural anti-oxidant. As the oil is an anti-oxidant it is said to be great at preventing damage to the skin and is also a great moisturiser. It's believed to help with anti ageing and reducing minor scars such as acne and stretch marks.