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What is Coenzyme Q10?

The body’s natural antioxidant helps to maintain healthier-looking skin. Discover more about how Coq10 works, its benefits for skin, and NIVEA’s Q10 Anti-Wrinkle skincare routine.

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What is Coenzyme Q10?

Coenzyme Q10 is a vital antioxidant naturally produced by the body and contributes to the function of all body cells. You may also hear it referred to as CoQ10 or Ubiquinone. It is present throughout the body and is necessary in cell energy production in the mitochondria.

What is Coenzyme Q10 for Skin?

The skin's own Coenzyme Q10 acts as an antioxidant to ward off free radicals that are responsible for accelerated skin aging and damage, playing a crucial role in maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin.

The skin's natural levels of Q10 begin to decline with age, making it more susceptible to visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines. To help combat the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, certain skincare products formulated with Q10 could help reduce the appearance of wrinkles for firmer and noticeably smoother skin.

Facts Overview

Q10 Facts:

Benefits of Q10: Coenzyme Q10 acts as a powerful antioxidant, helping to combat free radicals that can damage skin cells and accelerate the signs of aging.

Q10 Application: Q10 is commonly found in skincare products such as serums and creams. Applying a serum or cream formulated with Q10 to the skin could help improve its appearance, texture and condition.

Uses for Q10: Q10 is often used in skincare product formulas. Skincare products formulated with Q10 may help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helping skin appear radiant.

An important caveat for skincare products containing Coenzyme Q10 is that they do not work the same as the natural Q10 in your skin. Because the skincare product formulated with Q10 serves a different purpose to that of the natural Q10 found in skin, the effectiveness is also impacted by all the ingredients in the product – not just the Q10.

5 Benefits of Using Coenzyme Q10 Products for the skin

Using skincare products formulated with Q10 can offer several benefits to the skin. Depending on the specific formula, using a skincare product enriched with Q10 may offer benefits such as:

  • Helping to protect the skin from free radicals that can cause damage and lead to signs of premature aging

  • Helping to promote younger-looking skin by helping to maintain skin’s elasticity and visibly reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

  • Helping to moisturize the skin by protecting the skin’s moisture barrier from external factors and helping the skin to hold onto hydration

  • Helping to promote a more supple complexion by combining Q10 with other nourishing ingredients to support skin hydration, elasticity, and smoothness

Supporting Skin with NIVEA Skincare enriched with Q10

Using the following NIVEA Skin Firming products enriched with Q10 can help provide softer, smoother skin in as little as 2 weeks with regular use.

  • Sheer Hydration Body Lotion – For normal to dry skin, NIVEA Skin Firming Sheer Hydration Body Lotion offers a lightweight formula enriched with Q10, Creatine and Shea Butter, helping to improve skin’s elasticity and firmness in as little as 2 weeks with twice daily regular use, leaving skin softer and smoother

  • Skin Toning & Firming Gel-Cream – NIVEA Skin Toning & Firming Body Gel-Cream enriched with Q10, L-Carnitine, and Lotus Extract refreshes skin instantly, and firms and tones skin in as little as 2 weeks with twice daily regular use on the thighs, buttocks, and stomach.

  • Skin Firming Hydration for Melanated Skin - NIVEA Skin Firming Melanin Beauty & Hydration Lotion, formulated with Q10 and natural argan oil, is specially formulated for melanin-rich skin, leaving skin smooth, soft & radiantly beautiful. Delivers firmer skin in as little as 2 weeks with twice daily regular use, and hydrates skin for 48 hours.

  • Neck & Chest Cream: NIVEA Skin Firming Antiwrinkle Neck & Chest Cream yields firmer skin and visibly reduced wrinkles in as little as 2 weeks, delivering 24 hour moisture and improving skin elasticity. Apply to skin twice daily, in the morning and at night to the neck and chest. This product is also suitable for arms.

Discover NIVEA Q10

Beiersdorf scientists have been examining how skin’s own Q10 and Q10 enriched skincare products impact the skin for many years. NIVEA formulations enriched with Q10 help to improve the appearance of skin, firm the skin and improve the look of wrinkles.

The NIVEA Skin Firming with Q10 range with antioxidant CoQ10 helps improve the look of your skin with regular use. The entire NIVEA Skin Firming with Q10 range is specially formulated to help you feel confident in your skin
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Q10 in Skin Care - Takeaway

Coenzyme Q10 is an essential natural antioxidant that helps fight free radicals. Skin naturally produces its own Q10, however these levels dwindle with time. Skincare products containing Q10 may help to smooth and firm skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Q10

What is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)?

Q10 is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in the body. It plays a vital antioxidant role and is also known for its skin benefits.

What are the benefits of Coenzyme Q10-enriched products for the skin?

Using hydrating skincare products containing Q10 may help protect the skin from free radicals, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, help firm skin and promote a radiant complexion.

How can I incorporate Coenzyme Q10 into my skincare routine?

You can include Q10 in your skincare routine by using products like moisturizing creams and lotions containing Q10. These should be applied after cleansing and before applying sunscreen during the day.

Is Coenzyme Q10 safe for all skin types?

Coenzyme Q10 is generally well tolerated by all skin types. Tolerance to skincare products will further depend on other ingredients in the formula. However, if you are concerned or have a pre-existing condition, do not hesitate to consult a dermatologist or skin care professional for personalized advice and to ensure compatibility with your specific skin type.

How long does it take to see results from Coenzyme Q10 enriched skincare products?

Results may vary from person to person, as well as the formula used and the presence of other ingredients. Although it is possible to observe a hydrating effect shortly after application for certain products, we recommend using the product regularly, and twice a day, to achieve noticeable results.

Is Coenzyme Q10 only beneficial for anti-wrinkle purposes?

Although coenzyme Q10 enriched moisturizing products are known to reduce the look of wrinkles, and firm skin, they can be used to help the skin combat free radicals for healthier-looking skin.

Where can I find skincare products with Coenzyme Q10?

CoQ10 can be safely used with many other skincare ingredients, including Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and Retinol. However, it's essential to follow product instructions and be cautious if you have sensitive skin.

The information provided herein is not intended to be medical advice. Nor is it intended to treat the underlying skin disease or condition. The information is provided solely to:

  1. Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin
  2. Improve the appearance of the skin
  3. Achieve healthier-looking skin

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