The actives and the oils
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10, listed as ubiquinone, is an antioxidant found in nearly every cell of the body, including the skin, where levels fall with age. Cosmetic CoQ10 is made by fermentation.
- On a list as
- Ubiquinone
- What it does
- Antioxidant
- Where it comes from
- Made by fermentation
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
As an antioxidant it helps defend skin against the free radicals that sun and pollution generate, which is why it is paired with peptides in anti-aging formulas.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 4 pieces.
Le Peptide
Matrixyl 3000 Peptide Serum — 30ml
$128
Listed as Ubiquinone
Cruelty-free; vegan status not confirmed
Questions
What is ubiquinone?
The ingredient-list name for coenzyme Q10.
Is CoQ10 good for skin?
It is a well-tolerated antioxidant that supports skin against daily environmental stress. It isn’t a dramatic active on its own; it works best alongside others.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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