CoQ10 Emerges as the New Beauty Antioxidant

Posted: November 7, 2006

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), noted for its strong antioxidant properties, rapidly is becoming a more popular antiaging ingredient in skin care. CoQ10 has traditionally been used as a supplement to improve several health conditions, as well as boost energy levels and benefit the heart/immune system. General awareness of the ingredient has increased with the rising number of skin care products that tout its use. The Mintel Global New Products Database (GNPD) explores an increasing number of new products featuring CoQ10 that are being launched around the world. The new launches are predicted to rise, especially as other groups get to know the newer-known wrinkle fighter.

In Poland, Oceanic has introduced AA Dilated Capilaries Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream with SPF 6 rating for sensitive skin with fragile capillaries problems. The cream contains escin, hesperidine, methyl chalcone and coenzyme Q10. The manufacturer claims that it reduces reddening of the skin, provides smoothing and elasticizing effects, and reduces wrinkles. The user’s skin smoothness should be improved by 12% after the first use of the cream, according to the manufacturer.

Germany has seen the launch of Lidl Stiftung Cien Beauty Hauststraffend Body Lotion. This skin-firming lotion contains coenzyme Q10 and cocoa butter. It is said to leave the skin feeling smooth and firm.

Juice Beauty, retailing in the United States, is a well-known natural brand that uses certified organic ingredients. The company has introduced a new Nutrient Eye Cream in their Organic Green Apple collection, which contains DMAE, vitamin antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10 and essential nutrients and peptides. The Organic Green Apple Collection is formulated to treat aging and problem skin with powerful boosters that claim to help refine, rejuvenate and firm for more radiant, ageless skin.

Another product recently launched in the United States is the Skinvitals Q-Lift Firming Nourishing Anti-Wrinkle Cloth Facial Treatment Mask. This convenient, easy-to-use mask is formulated with coenzyme Q10 and soy protein. The mask is designed to diminish fine lines and loss of firmness.