Let’s learn skincare Ingredient together -coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 was first discovered in 1940, and its important and beneficial effects on the body have been studied since then.

As a natural nutrient, coenzyme Q10 has various effects on the skin, such as antioxidant, inhibition of melanin synthesis (whitening), and reduction of photodamage. It is a very mild, safe, efficient, and versatile skincare ingredient. Coenzyme Q10 can be synthesized by the human body itself, but it decreases with aging and exposure to light. Therefore, active supplementation (endogenous or exogenous) can be adopted.

The most important role
Defense against free radicals/antioxidant
As is well known, oxidation is the main factor that triggers various skin problems, and coenzyme Q10, as an important antioxidant in the human body, can penetrate the skin layer, prevent cell death induced by reactive oxygen species, and promote the synthesis of basement membrane components by epidermal and dermal cells, effectively protecting the body from free radical damage.

Anti wrinkle
Research has confirmed that coenzyme Q10 can promote the expression of elastin fibers and type IV collagen in fibroblasts, enhance fibroblast vitality, reduce UV induced MMP-1 and inflammatory cytokine IL-1a production by keratinocytes, suggesting that coenzyme Q10 can alleviate both exogenous photoaging and endogenous aging

Light protection
Coenzyme Q10 can prevent UVB damage to the skin. Its mechanism includes preventing the loss of SOD (superoxide dismutase) and glutathione peroxidase, and inhibiting MMP-1 activity.

Topical use of coenzyme Q10 can alleviate oxidative stress caused by UVB, repair and prevent photodamage to the skin caused by UV radiation. As the concentration of coenzyme Q10 increases, the number and thickness of epidermal cells in people also increase, forming a natural skin barrier to resist the invasion of ultraviolet rays, thereby providing protection to the skin. In addition, coenzyme Q10 helps to suppress inflammation caused by UV irradiation and facilitates cell repair after injury.

Suitable skin type
Suitable for most people
Coenzyme Q10 is a very gentle, safe, efficient, and versatile skincare ingredient.

Tips
Coenzyme Q10 can also increase the content of skin moisturizing ingredient hyaluronic acid, improving the moisturizing effect of the skin;
Coenzyme Q10 also has a synergistic effect with VE. Once VE is oxidized to alpha tocopherol acyl radicals, Coenzyme Q10 can reduce them and regenerate tocopherol;
Both topical and oral administration of Coenzyme Q10 can improve skin quality, making the skin more delicate and elastic, and reducing wrinkles