Endogenous mitochondrial antioxidant; declines with age; topical penetration is limited by large molecular size, surface and upper epidermis effects; clinical evidence for wrinkle reduction accumulating; low sensitization risk; yellow colour can affect formulation aesthetics; reduce: Ubiquinol form better penetration
Function & Common Use
Active (antioxidant / cellular energy)
Active Ingredient
Anti-aging serums eye creams moisturisers
Biotechnological / Synthetic
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ubiquinone safe to use in skincare?
Ubiquinone has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Endogenous mitochondrial antioxidant; declines with age; topical penetration is limited by large molecular size, surface and upper epidermis effects; clinical evidence for wrinkle reduction accumulating; low sensitization risk; yellow colour can affect formulation aesthetics; reduce: Ubiquinol form better penetration
Is Ubiquinone allowed in India?
Ubiquinone is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Ubiquinone used for in cosmetics?
Ubiquinone functions as: Active (antioxidant / cellular energy). It is commonly found in: Anti-aging serums eye creams moisturisers.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
Identifiers
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