In our ongoing quest for healthier, younger-looking skin, there are a handful of ingredients that have proven to make a visible difference when it comes to maintaining a more youthful complexion. One of these is the much talked about Q10.
Q10 is a co-enzyme naturally present in every cell of our body. It is essential for energy production to fulfil the skin’s basic functions, such as growth, repair and regeneration, thus naturally fighting the ageing process.
As we age, our skin’s natural Q10 levels drop, and in the process, we begin to notice the signs of ageing, such as fine lines, wrinkles and loss of elasticity. But that’s not the only problem we face as time goes by. Our skin is also constantly exposed to harmful external factors, such as the oxidative stress caused by the sun’s UV rays and free radicals, which accelerate the development of the signs of ageing. Q10 fulfils two very important purposes at the same time: It provides energy and protects skin cells as an antioxidant.
What makes Q10 so vital?
It gives skin the energy it needs for natural repair and regeneration
One of the key benefits of Q10 is that it provides the cells in your skin with the critical energy needed for it to be able to repair and regenerate itself, meaning it is able to better carry out its basic functions.
More energised skin equals a more radiant complexion
Skin that is said to look youthful and energetic generally contains high levels of Q10. This is because, with the energy that Q10 is providing the skin, it can repair and regenerate at a faster rate, thus looking younger and more energised.
Help to reduce sun damage
Q10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps to defend skin from the adverse effects of sun exposure caused by free radicals. Reducing sun damage also helps to prevent sun-induced signs of ageing, including lines and wrinkles, roughened texture and uneven tone.
Supports the production of collagen
Q10 helps to support the production of collagen, which helps to increase cell regeneration, protect delicate organs, strengthen bones, tendons and joints and maintain skin elasticity. Like Q10, collagen is naturally present in our bodies, but decreases rapidly as we age.
Helps to reduce the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles
With all the energy Q10 provides the skin, and helping to support the production of collagen, it is a highly effective ingredient in skincare to help fight the signs of ageing skin such as fine lines and wrinkles.
When we are young, our bodies naturally supply enough Q10 for our skin cells to function at their best. However, as we age our Q10 levels naturally decrease. Because Q10 is such an important antioxidant, a reduction thereof makes the skin more prone to increased stress and damage.
How can we replace the Q10 we lose as we age?
There are two ways in which we can replace or supplement Q10 as we age. One is to absorb it through foods such as green veggies, nuts, meat and cold-pressed vegetable oils. The other, is to use a good quality skincare regime that’s rich in Q10.
NIVEA utilises Q10 to create anti-ageing products that support the skin’s natural defence mechanisms and the energy metabolism of the skin cells. But they’ve taken it a step further – added to NIVEA’s skin-identical Q10 is Creatine, another ingredient which is naturally-occurring in the body. Creatine is an organic acid that boosts skin firming fibres, stimulating collagen production and activating the skin’s own anti-age defence. It visibly fights fine lines and wrinkles – even those deep stubborn ones!
We recommend the NIVEA Q10 Power Anti-Wrinkle Range to help delay the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, soften existing lines, strengthen skin and increase its resilience with the power of Q10.
Complete your day time regime with a Q10 moisturiser: NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Day Cream SPF15 promises visibly firmer skin in as little as seven days. It intensely nourishes and helps to reduce three types of wrinkles – forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and wrinkles around the cheek and mouth area. For additional sun protection, it is also available in SPF30.
Worried about the tell-tale signs of ageing around your eyes? NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Firming Eye Cream was specially designed to firm the skin around the delicate eye area while reducing crow’s feet and fine lines. It also helps reduce dark under eye circles and puffiness while giving skin a moisture boost.
Before heading off to bed at night, complete your regime with the NIVEA Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Power Revitalising Night Cream. It helps to revitalise skin while you sleep and helps boosts collagen production for firmer, more youthful looking skin, plus, it helps protect skin cells against free radical damage and external aggressors. After one week you can expect the skin to look and feel firmer, have softened lines and wrinkles and feel intensely nourished.
For targeted wrinkle filling action, try the innovative new Q10 TARGETED WRINKLE FILLER SERUM. The advanced 5% ACTIVE COMPLEX contains pure Q10 combined with BIOXIFILL® peptides, it helps to remove signs of even deeper wrinkles over time.
Whether you’re only just starting to notice the signs of ageing on your complexion, or whether you have noticeable lines and wrinkles you want to soften, Q10 is a powerhouse ingredient that’ll help you achieve your anti-ageing goals while protecting and strengthening your skin.
This post was sponsored by NIVEA.
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