Coenzyme Q10
Our bodies naturally produce coenzyme Q10. Found in every cell and tissue, it is said to help neutralise free radicals, reducing their concentrations and minimising their effect on collagen and elastin in the skin, keeping skin cells healthy.
As we age we produce less. The levels of coenzyme Q10 in a person are highest in childhood and reduce with age. This drop in concentration of antioxidants is one of the leading causes of ageing skin.
Most people over 30 have below optimum levels of coenzyme Q10 in the skin and this lack can impede our ability to produce collagen and elastin. Collagen is important because it makes your skin firm, while elastin gives your skin flexibility. The loss of collagen and elastin causes skin to wrinkle and sag.
However, coenzyme Q10 can be replenished and topical application to the skin in the form of serums or creams is an excellent way to feed your skin.
To use
Coenzyme Q10 powder is oil soluble, but its solubility is relatively low. In order to incorporate it into an oil you can gently heat the oil/Q10 to around 50°C, stir and the powder will dissolve. Because of its low solubility it can separate from the oil over time, if this happens it can be gently heated again to be reincorporated.
Emulsions
Coenzyme Q10 is not heat sensitive so can be added to the oil phase of your hot process emulsions.
For cold process emulsions, heat to dissolve in oil before adding.
Common Name: Coenzyme Q10
INCI: Ubiquinone
Appearance: Orange powder
Solubility: Oil (lightly heated to disperse) & alcohol
Melting Point: 48 - 52°C
Usage Rate: 0.5 - 3%
Origin: China
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
All our products are for external use only.
Check out our video for Q10 Summer Fruits Serum and how to work with Coenzyme Q10
Recipes using Coenzyme Q10
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