A synthetic molecule that has a similar structure toα-Tocopherol ( vitamin E) and works as a super potent antioxidant. Once inside the skin, it hydrates, but not from the outside - putting pure water on the skin (hello long baths! It’s one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately (and cannot be simply included in the term “fragrance/perfume” on the label) because of allergen potential. Topical treatment with coenzyme Q10‐containing formulas improves skin's Q10 level and provides antioxidative effects. The simple, fuss-free jar packaging most of our testers found easy to use and its creamy texture spread effortlessly onto the skin, with many saying a little product went a long way.

Compared to the pure form it's more stable, has longer shelf life, but it's also more poorly absorbed by the skin. It's known for not only protecting against reactive oxygen species ( ROS) but also againstreactive nitrogen species ( RNS) (both are evil reactive molecules that cause damage to cells and tissues and are responsible for several mechanisms which trigger skin aging). NMFs are important components that help the skin to hold onto water and keep it plump, elastic and hydrated. It’s safe and gentle, but even more importantly, it’s not a feared-by-everyone-mostly-without-scientific-reason paraben.A 2006 in-vitro (made in the lab not on real people) study examined if clove oil is cytotoxic and found that not only clove oilbut also its main constituent, eugenol is cytotoxic even at very low concentration (0.

Anti-wrinkle: liftan Intensive with Q10 and hyaluronic acid complex promotes the own defences of skin cells, reduces the depth of wrinkles, and if used regularly, prevents the formation of new wrinkles. Q10 - an antioxidant found naturally in human cells where it plays an important role in energy production.g. rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass, peppermint and it's the main component (about 50-90%) of the peel oil of citrus fruits.