CoQ10 Skin Care Lines
February 28, 2006 by Christina Jones
Filed under Skin Care
Avalon Organics has a line of CoQ10 products – the most useful of which I imagine is the Wrinkle Defense Serum ($22 from drugstore.com), at least that is the one I would try first (I love serums for some reason – they just sound more effective). There is also a firming cream, a cleanser, a toner and a night cream.
Nivea also has a CoQ10 based line, Visage, which includes the eyecream (under $10 at drugstore.com), and the rest of your regular skin care regime as well. I have always liked Nivea products a lot, and I imagine this …read more
Skin Care Supplements – CoQ-10
February 28, 2006 by Christina Jones
Filed under Diet, Skin Care, Wellness
CoQ10 is a coenzyme, naturally occuring in your body that is available as a supplement and as an ingredient in many skin care products. It is also an antioxidant, which we all know about now, right? Coenzyme Q10 is normally produced readily in the body, but depletes very predictably as we age, and possibly depletes with exposure to the sun as well. CoQ10 is found in beef, spinach, sardines, albacore tuna, and peanuts, but is rendered inactive with high cooking heat. Studies have shown that CoQ 10 indeed can be used topically with benefit. …read more
