Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10)

AKA “Coenzyme Q10, ubidecarenone, CoQ10, ubiquinone-10, Ubiquinone 50, Ubiquinone 10”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10)

AKA: CoQ10, Ubiquinone-10, Ubiquinone 50, Ubiquinone 10

Synthetic · Antioxidant | Anti-Aging | Skin Conditioning | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Moisturising · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Emollient

Anti-Aging

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental damage and supports a youthful, energized complexion.

Formula

C59H90O4

Mol. Weight

863.3

CAS #

303-98-0

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from para-benzoquinone and a polyisoprene side chain through multi-step organic chemistry reactions. Produced via catalytic coupling and reduction processes to create the final ubiquinone structure.

Function

Antioxidant | Anti-Aging | Skin Conditioning | Skin Conditioning - Emollient | Moisturising

Benefits

Neutralizes free radicals

Antioxidant protection

Reduces fine lines

Traditional Use

Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957. It gained prominence in skincare in the 1990s after research showed it could protect skin from oxidative damage and support cellular energy production in aging skin.