What is Coenzyme Q10?
Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinone, is a quinone ring compound, which is an important coenzyme commonly found in various organs and plays the role of proton transfer and electron transfer in the oxidative respiratory chain of mitochondria:
1. can promote oxidative phosphorylation and the formation of energy carrier ATP;
2. can regulate the cell REDOX reaction environment, is the activator of cell respiration and metabolism is also an important antioxidant and non-specific immune enhancer;
3. Coenzyme Q10 can prevent the peroxidation of lipids and proteins, remove free radicals, strengthen the cell intima to resist the damage of external oxidation factors through the transformation of oxidation-reducing structure, and play an antioxidant and anti-aging effect. It is the only naturally occurring fat-soluble antioxidant that can be regenerated in the human body.
The body's intake of exogenous coenzyme Q10 can play a role in anti-aging and delaying skin aging. As an additive for some advanced cosmetics and food additives, Coenzyme Q10 is an important raw material for food, medicine, cosmetics and other industries.
Skin care ingredients - Coenzyme Q10
Source of coenzyme Q10
The content of coenzyme Q10 reaches its peak around the age of 20, and then gradually declines with the increase of age.
In general, 75% of the coenzyme Q10 contained in the human body comes from the synthesis of the human body itself, and the remaining 25% is taken from the daily diet, such as animal offal, chicken, fish, pork, spinach, broccoli, etc., all contain a certain amount of coenzyme Q10, which is not strange in life. For most people, as long as the physical condition is normal, there is generally no deficiency.
Coenzyme Q10 can help the human body to eat food into energy for the human body to use, in the process of human energy production plays an important role, so coenzyme Q10 is mainly concentrated in the human heart, liver, kidney and other energy-consuming organs.
Coenzyme Q10 is used in skin care
NO.1 photoprotection
Coenzyme Q10 is also a good hand in protecting the skin from light damage. Coenzyme Q10 can inhibit the expression and activity of MMP-1 and prevent UVB damage to the skin. In cell tests, in the study of human dermal fibroblasts irradiated by ultraviolet light, coenzyme Q10 can inhibit the expression of a variety of inflammatory factors (such as IL-6, PGE-2, IL-1) and MMP-1, thus playing a protective role in cells. In addition, it prevents the expression of SOD and glutathione peroxidase, inhibits the activity of MMP-1, and thus prevents UVB damage to the skin.
NO.2 Even out skin tone
Melanin synthesis is affected by light, endocrine and other factors. Coq10 can reduce UVA-induced production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to inhibit α-MSH (melanocyte-promoting hormone) production and block tyrosinase to help melanin production, which means that coQ10 can help fade and prevent dark spots.
NO.3 Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin
Coq10 supports the body's ability to produce collagen and elastin.
NO.4 Reduce free radical damage
Since CoQ10 helps with cell activity, it also means that your cells can more effectively remove toxins such as free radicals and heal the damage they cause.
NO.5 Reduces wrinkles and fine lines and tightens the skin
Wrinkles and skin sagging are mainly caused by the damage of collagen and elastic fibers, and the failure of timely replenishment of newly produced collagen and elastic fibers, which are closely related to fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are "processing plants" for collagen and elastic fibers, and also produce matrix metalloproteinases that degrade collagen. Therefore, the number and vitality of fibroblasts and their internal metabolic regulation are closely related to skin aging. Studies have shown that coenzyme Q10 can significantly promote the increase of fibroblast number and the regulation of protein expression. This ingredient helps your body produce collagen and elastin, which reduces the appearance of fine lines.
NO.6 Promotes epidermal barrier repair and elevation
Studies have found that higher concentrations of Co Q10 can promote the increase in the number and thickness of epidermal cells, and induce the increase in the expression of genes and proteins, such as fibulectin, keratin 10, and filaginin, suggesting that Co Q10 can help repair and enhance the skin barrier.
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