Idebenone Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone

Antioxidant

INCI: Idebenone (Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone)

In short · TL;DR

Category

Antioxidant

Effect

Potent antioxidant, mitochondrial protection

Concentration

0.05-1%

Effect

Potent antioxidant, mitochondrial protection

Mechanism

Synthetic derivative of Coenzyme Q10. Smaller molecular weight than CoQ10, providing higher penetration. Recorded the highest Environmental Protection Factor (EPF) score among all antioxidant ingredients

Typical concentration

0.05-1%

Onset

Antioxidant: immediate. Wrinkle improvement: 6-12 weeks

Cautions

A high-performance ingredient also used in medical-grade products

Evidence & references

McDaniel et al. (2005) J Cosmet Dermatol [PubMed]

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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