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Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

INCI Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone)

Antioxidant Active Active Ingredients

What it is & what it does

Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone) is a lipid-soluble antioxidant involved in cellular energy production and protection from oxidative stress.
Topical research shows that CoQ10 can increase antioxidant capacity in skin, and clinical work has associated CoQ10-containing formulas with improvements in visible wrinkle depth. It is a genuine antioxidant/age-support active, not a texture ingredient.

Usage & cautions

Generally well tolerated in topical cosmetics.
Information approach Consumer-friendly summaries are informed by established cosmetic ingredient references such as INCIDecoder and Paula’s Choice Ingredient Dictionary, while avoiding turning ingredient-level evidence into medical claims about the finished product.