Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10)

• Coenzyme Q10, Q10, or Ubiquinone is fat soluble antioxidant that is a critical component in cellular energy production. It’s concentration reduces substantially with age and when the skin is exposed to external stressors. (1)
• Has been shown to be beneficial when applied to the skin by increasing cellular energy metabolism as well as imparting antioxidant effects. Coenzyme Q10 applied on the skin has been shown not only to increase concentrations at skin surface, but also in deeper layers of the skin where many actives do not impart a meaningful effect. (1)
• Is a critical component to the removal of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which are produced when cells are exposed to UV light. ROS causes damage to cell structures, membranes, DNA, and proteins that regulate cellular metabolism. Coenzyme Q10 acts as an antioxidant and helps remove ROS that build up cells over time.
• The concentration of Coenzyme Q10 in Voyager products matches clinically demonstrated concentrations for improved energy metabolism, increased antioxidant properties of skin, and increase concentrations in both the surface and deep layers of the skin.

Sources

• Knott, A., Achterberg, V., Smuda, C., et al. (2015), Topical treatment with coenzyme Q10-containing formulas improves skin's Q10 level and provides antioxidative effects. BioFactors, 41: 383-390.

Sources

• Knott, A., Achterberg, V., Smuda, C., et al. (2015), Topical treatment with coenzyme Q10-containing formulas improves skin's Q10 level and provides antioxidative effects. BioFactors, 41: 383-390.