Coenzyme Q10 Powder

Coenzyme Q10 Powder at a glance

Coenzyme Q10 Powder is ubiquinone, a yellow-orange crystalline powder with CAS 303-98-0, sold as a raw material for topical cosmetic products. The supplier specification gives a typical level of 0.01 to 0.3% in serums and creams. It is oil-soluble, insoluble in water and melts at 48 to 52 °C. In cosmetics it is a well-known antioxidant ingredient for face creams, lotions and serums, and it gives formulas a recognizable pale yellow to orange tint. Confirm purity on the supplier CoA.

Dissolving Q10

Because Q10 does not dissolve in water, it goes into the oil phase. Warm part of the oil phase or a polar ester, such as caprylic capric triglyceride, above 52 °C and stir until the crystals dissolve completely. Then emulsify as usual. Undissolved crystals show up as yellow specks.

Product formats

Typical formats are day and night face creams, face and body lotions, oil serums or emulsion serums, and light creams for the eye area. Mixed tocopherols protect Q10 from oxidation, and Squalane is a gentle carrier oil. For a liquid form, see Energisome Q10. Browse more in the actives catalog.

Color

Q10 gives products a pale yellow to orange tint depending on the level. At the higher end of the range the tint becomes clearly visible, so decide whether the color is part of the brand story or should stay subtle, and set the level accordingly. Check that the color stays stable over time.

Cosmetic claims

Keep wording cosmetic and visual, for example antioxidant care and skin that looks smoother and more radiant. Base any claim on tests of the finished product.

Avoiding recrystallization

If the oil phase cools too quickly, or the Q10 level is too high for the chosen oil, crystals can form again during storage. Choose a polar ester with good solvent power, stay within the typical range and test fridge samples. A small drop on a glass slide under a microscope is the quickest check.

Original recipe: Q10 night cream, 100 g

Distilled water 68.90 g, glycerin 4.00 g, caprylic capric triglyceride 8.00 g, coenzyme Q10 0.10 g, shea butter 4.00 g, squalane 4.00 g, glyceryl stearate citrate 4.50 g, cetearyl alcohol 3.00 g, xanthan gum 0.30 g, panthenol 1.00 g, phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin 1.00 g, mixed tocopherols 0.50 g, fragrance 0.70 g. Dissolve the Q10 in the triglyceride at 55 °C, add it to the rest of the oil phase, emulsify with the hot water phase, cool and add the remaining ingredients.

Light protection and storage

Q10 is sensitive to light, so use opaque or airless packaging for the finished product. Store the powder closed in a cool, dark place and close the container after use.