What is
COENZYME Q10?
What is
COENZYME Q10?
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. Q10 also supports the production of Collagen and Elastin, essential proteins that keep the skin firm and resilient.
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. Due to this, skincare products with Q10 could help reduce the appearance of wrinkles in as little as 2 weeks for younger-looking skin.
How does
Coenzyme Q10 work?
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential component of the cellular energy production process, acting specifically within mitochondria, often considered the “energy powerhouses” of cells.
Here's how skin’s own Coenzyme Q10 works, which can be different to how it works in skincare products as it will be sourced from elsewhere and be impacted by other ingredients in the formula:
- Energy Production: Coenzyme Q10 is vital for the energy production process in cells, including skin cells. It assists in transferring electrons between enzymes, aiding the conversion of nutrients into cellular energy. This energy is crucial for various skin cell functions.
- Antioxidant Defense: Coenzyme Q10 also acts as a potent antioxidant. It helps neutralize harmful free radicals generated by stressors such as UV rays and pollution. By doing so, Q10 helps protect cells, including skin cells, from damage, which can contribute to aging and other skin concerns.
- Skin Firmness and Elasticity Improvement: Coenzyme Q10 could also promote the synthesis of Collagen and Elastin*, essential proteins for maintaining skin's structure and elasticity. Collagen contributes to skin firmness, while Elastin enables it to stretch and regain its shape. Q10 may stimulate the genes responsible for producing these proteins, promoting healthier, youthful-looking skin.
*According to in vitro studies - Support for Cell Regeneration: Coenzyme Q10 also contributes to the cellular repair processes. It helps maintain the overall health of cells, allowing them to function optimally and recover from damage more efficiently. This can be particularly beneficial for skin cells exposed to environmental stressors like UV radiation and pollution.
An important caveat for skincare products containing Coenzyme Q10 is that they do not all necessarily work in this exact way. This is because the Q10 formulations of skincare serve a different purpose to that of the natural Q10 found in skin, the effectiveness is also impacted by all of the ingredients in the product – not just the Q10.
5 Benefits of
COENZYME Q10 FOR THE SKIN
- Powerful Antioxidant Protection:Coenzyme Q10 is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize harmful free radicals. These free radicals are generated by factors such as UV radiation, pollution and stress and can lead to premature aging and skin damage.
- Boosts Collagen Production:
Coenzyme Q10 may stimulate the genes responsible for Collagen production*, helping to maintain skin's elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, ultimately promoting a more youthful-looking complexion.
*According to in vitro studies
- Reduces the Appearance of Wrinkles:
Q10's indirect ability to support Collagen production* and its antioxidant properties work together to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Regular use of Coenzyme Q10 can help smoothen and firm the skin, giving you a more youthful and radiant appearance.
*According to in vitro studies
- Helps Protect the Skin Barrier:By neutralizing free radicals, Q10 could help protect the hydro-lipid barrier from external factors. As this barrier is essential for retaining water in the skin, this could help the skin maintain its hydration.
- Fights the Signs of Aging:
Coenzyme Q10's multi benefits make it good for target anti-aging. By helping alleviate oxidative stress, CoQ10 can help you maintain a more youthful look for longer.
*According to vitro studies
Q10 FACTS:
Application: Q10 is commonly found in skincare products such as serums and creams. Applying it directly to the skin could help improve its appearance, texture and condition.
Uses: Q10 is often used in skincare routines to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, helping skin appear energized.
Special Features: Q10 is suitable for various skin types and can be integrated into both morning and evening skincare routines.
NIVEA Q10 INTO
YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE
Day time routine:
Eye Cream: Your delicate eye area is subject to mechanical stress through blinking and other facial expressions, therefore it's a good idea to give it targeted treatment. The NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Eye Cream is specially formulated for the delicate eye area and helps to visibly reduce the look of wrinkles and dark circles under eyes, for firmer feeling skin.
Day Cream: These help to provide essential moisture throughout the day whilst also offering additional defense against environmental stressors. The NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle SPF 30 + Firming Moisturizer visibly reduces wrinkles in four weeks and tangibly firms your skin in 7 days while nourishing your skin for 24 hours.
Targeted Wrinkle Filler: If you wish to address specific wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes or nasolabial folds then apply the NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Specialist Targeted Wrinkle Filler as the last step in your routine. Combining pure Q10 with Bioxifill Peptides, the serum helps to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just 5 minutes, helping to smoothe deep wrinkles* over time.
*with regular use
Night time Routine:
Switch up your routine in the evening to include products formulated to nourish your skin overnight as you sleep. Begin with a deep cleanse to remove any dirt, debris, makeup or other skincare products that have built up on your face throughout the day.
Night time Serum: apply serum immediately after cleansing and before eye cream and moisturizer. Serums are lightweight products that help to target specific concerns. The NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Night Repair Ultra Serum helps to support skin's own natural nightly repair process to reduce moisture loss and ease the appearance of wrinkles.
Night Cream: a night cream helps to provide overnight nourishment and support the skin's natural processes whilst you sleep. The NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle + Firming Night Moisturizer intensively nourishes skin overnight, helping to visibly reduce lines and wrinkles for younger-looking skin. Apply after your eye cream and before the NIVEA Targeted Wrinkle Filler.
Coenzyme Q10
for the Body
CoQ10’s use is not only limited to easing signs of aging on the face, it is also commonly used in body care products. The NIVEA Q10 + Vitamin C Body Firming Cream helps to provide firmer-feeling skin in 10 days thanks to its hydrating and antioxidant-enriched formula. Apply this lotion daily in the morning and evening all over your body for well-nourished skin.
Discover
NIVEA Q10
Beiersdorf scientists have been examining how skin’s own Q10 and supplementary Q10 via skincare products impact the skin for many years. Due to its ability to help ease the appearance of signs of aging, supplementary Q10 has been used in NIVEA formulations for decades.
The NIVEA Q10 range rejuvenates the look of your skin with the powerful antioxidant and energizer CoQ10. The entire NIVEA Q10 range is specially formulated to protect skin from environmental stressors and allow it to express your emotions freely, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.