Ingredient
HYDROXYDECYL UBIQUINONE LINOLEATE
Substance information
"Hydroxy..." generally refers to a hydroxy (hydroxyl) group -OH; the functional group of alcohols. "Decyl" mostly refers to decanol (decyl alcohol) as alcoholic component or generally a hydrocarbon residue with 10 carbon atoms. Linoleates are salts or esters of the linoleic acid (octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients
SKIN CONDITIONING
Maintains the skin in good condition
Origin
biotechnology/synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.