The Basics On Glutathione
What is Glutathione?
Powerful, non-enzymatic antioxidant which naturally occurs in the skin.
What are other names for Glutathione?
GLUTATHION, GLUTATHIONE, GLYCINE, L-.GAMMA.-GLUTAMYL-L-CYSTEINYL-, GLYCINE, N(NLâGLUTAMYLLCYSTEINYL), GLYCINE, N-(N-L-G -GLUTAMYL-L-CYSTEINYL)-, ISETHION, N-(N-L-G -GLUTAMYL-L-CYSTEINYL)- GLYCINE, N-(N-L-G -GLUTAMYL-L-CYSTEINYL)GLYCINE, N-(N-L-GAMMA-GLUTAMYL-L-CYSTEINYL)GLYCINE, and TATHIONE
What is Glutathione used for?
Glutathione, because it acts as an antioxidant and a free radical scavenger, has been promoted as a skin depigmenting and antiaging compound3, primarily through an oral application.
How Glutathione is classified
Antioxidants, Skin-Restoring
Recommendations for using Glutathione during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Glutathione During Pregnancy
What we know about using Glutathione while pregnant or breastfeeding
Avoid
N/A
General safety info about Glutathione from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Coming soon!
Products where you might find Glutathione
Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Eyelid Lift Serum; Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Deep Crease Serum; Perricone MD Essential Fx Acyl-Glutathione Smoothing & Brightening Under-Eye
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Villarama C, Maibach H. Glutathione as a depigmenting agent: an overview. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2005;27(3):147-153. [PubMed] 2. Glutathione ‚Äì Pharmacology and Biochemistry. PubChem- Open Chemistry Database. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/glutathione#section=Pharmacology-and-Biochemistry. Published 2018. Accessed September 2018. 3. Weschawalit S, Thongthip S, Phutrakool P, Asawanonda P. Glutathione and its antiaging and antimelanogenic effects. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:147-153. [PubMed] 4. Watanabe F, Hashizume E, Chan G, Kamimura A. Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2014;7:267-274. [PubMed] 5. Sonthalia S, Jha A, Lallas A, Jain G, Jakhar D. Glutathione for skin lightening: a regnant myth or evidence-based verity? Dermatol Pract Concept. 2018;8(1):15-21. [PubMed] 6. Glutathione. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702608/GLUTATHIONE/#.W7Cm0mgzZhE. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. Related Articles: Glossary: Hydroquinone
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