The Wonders of Q10 Your body naturally makes the vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance and antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to zap free radicals in cells. The skin's own coenzyme Q10 is essential for generating energy. ... Q10 also protects the skin from oxidative stress but unfortunately, the proportion of Q10 in our skin reduces over the years. That may make skin cells more vulnerable to damage. There is also research showing that environmental factors deplete the presence o