Ubiquinone (CoQ10)
Ubiquinone/CoQ10 neutralizes free radicals to help combat signs of both chronological andphoto-aging. This potent antioxidant plays a vital role in skin cell energy production and blocksthe biological pathways that lead to inflammation.
What is Ubiquinone?
Ubiquinone, alternatively known as CoQ10 and Coenzyme Q10, is a fat-soluble compoundnaturally produced by every cell in the body. It is found in the mitochondria and necessary forenergy production. Our CoQ10 production levels decline with age, making the skin moresusceptible to damage from environmental stressors.
What are the benefits of Ubiquinone?
Scientific data shows the benefits of CoQ10 for skin, as this powerful antioxidant supportscellular energy levels and counteracts oxidative stress. This compound works at the molecularlevel to replenish skin cells, support collagen and elastin production, fight inflammation, andprevent many of the detrimental effects of photo-aging. With continued application, thisantioxidant can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and UV damage and help maintain youthful,firm skin.
Ubiquinone reduces the effects of the following lifestyle and environmental factors on your skin.
Helps counter the effect of high stress on your skin. Living with too much stress ramps up your body's production of cortisol—and wreaks havoc on your skin.
Helps fight the effects of pollution on your skin. Polluted air contains small nanoparticles which cause premature aging. Clinical studies show that people with low pollution exposure levels have brighter, healthier, more radiant looking skin.
Keeps your skin healthy even if you spend a lot of time in the sun. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and photoaging.
Ubiquinone helps with these skin types:
Dry skin
Ubiquinone is deeply hydrating for dry and sensitive skin types.
Normal skin
Ubiquinone helps to fight premature aging and renews the skin’s texture and appearance.
Ubiquinone is beneficial for people in the following age ranges.
It refines the skin, making it smoother, creating a more even skin tone, a brighter appearance, and gives you radiant skin from within.
It is a perfect fit to address the primary skin care concerns for people in their 20s and early 30s. Make it a part of your regular skin care routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
This is a great time to make it a part of your skincare routine as you start thinking about incorporating more ingredients with anti-aging benefits.
It is a great bet for consistent, everyday incorporation in your skincare routine as it not only will tighten up your anti-aging regimen but also help you achieve firmer, more youthful skin.
As skin matures, it tends to lose hydration and feel dry. This helps hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
As with any skincare ingredient, concentration and product formulation are key. Most of the
clinical evidence on the anti-aging/antioxidant properties of CoQ10 involve trials using 1%
concentrations or greater. Because it is a lipophilic compound—meaning its ability to dissolve in
fats, oils, and lipids-- CoQ10 must be prepared in a unique way to enable penetration into the
skin.
Skincare products enriched with CoQ10 can be safely used both morning and night. Morning
application will protect the skin from pollution, UV damage, and other environmental stressors,
while evening usage will focus on skin cell renewal and repair.
What is Ubiquinone found in?
Topical ubiquinone for skin is found in eye creams, serums, cleansers, facial moisturizers, aswell as body lotions, and creams. Many formulations contain complementary antioxidants thatwork well in tandem with Coenzyme Q10.
Is Ubiquinone suitable for sensitive skin?
Ubiquinone/CoQ10 is generally suitable for sensitive skin, though much will depend on theproduct formulation. Talk with your dermatologist if you have rosacea, eczema, or other skinconditions before incorporating this antioxidant into your daily regimen.
Find out if you need Ubiquinone
Whether you are concerned with the loss of firmness, sun damage, or acne, the key to healthy,radiant skin is getting products that are formulated just for you. Find out if you could benefitfrom CoQ10 in your beauty regimen – start the PROVEN Skin Genome Quiz.™