Coenzyme Q 10 mask
You have probably witnessed all the recent information about Q 10. All the major cosmetics companies use it. What is it really about and why is coenzyme Q 10 good for the skin?
Coenzyme Q 10 (Q 10 or co Q 10) has just been recently introduced to skin care products.
Before this, its benefits were known of and implemented in nutrition and health as a general category.
Q 10 plays two major roles in the human body:
It helps the cell create the energy needed for the body to function properly.
Similar to Retinol, co enzyme Q 10 is a very small molecule that easily penetrates the skin where it acts as a strong antioxidant. It helps the skin get rid of free radicals while stimulating regeneration and repair.
One study revealed that coenzyme Q 10 helps reduce the visibility of "crow's feet" - wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes.
Forms of Q 10
Coenzyme Q 10 is naturally produced by our bodies. However, as we age, our bodies produce less of it. At this point, we need to supplement our nutrition and our skin with more of it.
In food, Q 10 is found in meet and fish. Peanut is one of the sources of Q 10 although not as much as meet and fish.
DO NOT use this mask if you are allergic to peanuts!
Peanut oil face mask and skin pack
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of peanut oil
1 egg yolk
1/2 tablespoon of honey
a bit of lemon juice
Preparation
You can use a food processor for this mask.
Start by mixing peanut oil and egg yolk.
When the mass is ready, add lemon juice and honey.
If you have unused make-up brush, you can use it. If not, simply apply to face and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Wash off with warm water using a washcloth.
Do the same thing when you want to apply it somewhere else on your body.
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