Coenzyme Q10 application in cosmetics

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), also known as ubiquinone, is composed of 10 isoprene units, also known as decenequinone (chemical name: 2,3-dimethoxy-5-methyl-6-decylisoquinone) Pentenyl-benzoquinone) is a fat-soluble quinone compound that is widely found in yeast, plant leaves, seeds, and animal organs.

Coenzyme Q10 is mainly concentrated in the liver, heart, kidneys, adrenal glands and other tissues in the human body. It is a pure natural antioxidant that can resist damage to the body by bacteria and free radicals, promote cell growth and self-repair, thereby improving It has the functions of biological immunity, enhancing antioxidant capacity, delaying aging, etc.
The total amount of coenzyme Q10 in the human body is 0.5-1.5 grams, which is generally higher in men than in women, and is mostly found in muscle cells. The content of coenzyme Q10 in the human body decreases with age, reaching a peak at the age of 20, and a 77-year-old man has more coenzyme Q10 than a 20-year-old man. Coenzyme Q10 in the heart muscle of young people decreased by 57%.

1. Antioxidant
Coenzyme Q10 is an energy converter in cell mitochondria. It participates in the “Tricarboxylic acid cycle” by transferring and delivering electrons to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), an energy factor for cell metabolism. Experiments have shown that coenzyme Q10 in the body can regenerate VE by directly reacting with peroxide free radicals after it is converted into alcohol form, and plays an antioxidant role independently and in collaboration with VE.

2. Whitening
Coenzyme Q10 can significantly inhibit the generation of UV-induced reactive oxygen species ROS and inhibit the generation of α-MSH in HaCaT cells. α-MSH, also called melanocyte-stimulating hormone, mainly stimulates melanin secretion, promotes the formation of melanocyte dendrites, and protects melanocytes. Coenzyme Q10 is an effective melanin inhibitor and skin whitening agent that can be used in cosmetics.
3. Barrier repair and anti-aging
Coenzyme Q10 helps repair the epidermal barrier and resist aging.

Summary: Coenzyme Q10 is a fat-soluble natural antioxidant that can be used to scavenge oxygen free radicals and delay skin aging. It can effectively penetrate into the skin, stimulate cell activity, and improve skin quality; it can promote skin metabolism, repair skin wrinkles, etc. .