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What Is a Coenzyme Q10 Cream?

By Haven Lee
Updated May 17, 2024
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A coenzyme Q10 cream is a skincare cream that contains the ingredient ubiquinone, also known as coenzyme Q10. It is designed to promote healthy skin. This cream is used topically to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, protect against sun damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Coenzyme Q10 is produced naturally by the body, but levels decline with age. Clinical data suggests that replenishing coenzyme Q10 levels with coenzyme Q10 cream might improve skin health.

Ubiquinone is a fat-soluble, vitamin-like nutrient that plays an important role in the way that the body produces energy. This substance is found in almost every cell in the human body. It acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing substances known as free radicals, which can potentially damage cells and DNA. Free-radical damage is associated with an age-related skin decline. Coenzyme Q10 cream might help reduce skin degeneration by reducing the harmful effects that free radicals have on skin.

Years of sun exposure can accelerate wrinkle formation and age spots. Coenzyme Q10 cream might help protect against the accelerating aging effects caused by sun exposure. The sun emits ultraviolet rays, which are an invisible form of radiation. Ultraviolet rays can penetrate the skin and deplete coenzyme Q10 levels. Over time, reduced coenzyme Q10 levels contribute to the appearance of aging skin. The cream might help protect the skin by boosting coenzyme Q10 levels that have been depleted by sun exposure.

This cream also might help to stimulate collagen production. Collagen is a fibrous protein substance, and the skin and other connective tissues are made out of it. It is the most abundant protein in the human body. Collagen molecules form a triple helix structure, and each chain contains more than 1,000 amino acids, which are building blocks of protein that help the body build and maintain itself.

The body needs collagen for skin production. Optimal collagen levels are needed for healthy skin. Reduced collagen levels contribute to the appearance of aging skin. Collagen promotes skin elasticity, softness and a smooth appearance. By stimulating collagen production, coenzyme Q10 cream might help promote healthy, youthful-looking skin.

Evidence suggests that the hydrating effects of coenzyme Q10 cream might contribute to the appearance of youthful skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Skin hydration plays an important role in skin health. As skin ages, moisture levels decline, leaving a dry, cracked appearance. This cream helps retain moisture in the outermost layer of the skin, which creates a soft, elastic appearance.

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By SteamLouis — On Sep 12, 2013

I thought that coenzyme q10 is just good for wrinkles. I didn't know that it can also work against blemishes and hyper-pigmentation. I have a lot of hyper-pigmentation and have been looking for an affordable cream. I'm definitely going to give this a try!

By burcinc — On Sep 11, 2013

@turquoise-- I can't say that I'm expert on coenzyme q10 cream. I've only used two of them. The first one was a relatively cheap one and it reduced the appearance of my wrinkles a little bit but it wasn't very effective.

The one I'm using now costs a little bit more, but it's still affordable. The difference is that this product actually lists the strength of coenzyme q10 (1%). This cream works much better than the previous one. My face looks much smoother, my wrinkles are less apparent and my complexion has improved too.

I don't think that more expensive necessarily means better. But I encourage you to try a product that mentions the strength of coenzyme q10. Since this is a popular ingredient in skincare now, I think some brands include a very small and ineffective amount of it just to be able to mention it on the label.

By turquoise — On Sep 10, 2013

What do I need to look for when buying coenzyme q10 cream?

I found several creams that contain it at the pharmacy and I found many online. There are many to choose from and the price range is wide. Do more expensive ones work better?

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