About this item Anti-Aging, Treatment for Acne Scarring, Prevent Wrinkles. Vitamin E oil can be used on your face as an overnight anti-aging treatment. Since vitamin E has a thick consistency, its best to apply it before bed so that it can fully absorb. Dark patches on your skin can be caused by too much pigment (melanin), which is triggered by hormones or other causes. Called melasma, this condition is believed to be treatable through the use of topical vitamin E. Vitamin E is high in antioxidants, and it affects blood circulation. That might be why people notice a difference in the firmness and structure of their skin after topical use of vitamin E oil. Some people swear by vitamin E as a treatment for acne scarring. However, studies to understand if vitamin E works for this purpose indicate it is not as effective as one might think.