Glutathione

What is glutathione? Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin from damage, even out skin tone, and fight signs of aging. It's a small tripeptide molecule made of three amino acids (glutamine, cysteine, and glycine) naturally produced by the body and essential for healthy cells.

How to use it

You can use glutathione for skin any time of day, in any season, during pregnancy, and at any age. In at-home skincare, it’s usually found in creams and serums and works best in leave-on products. Concentrations are typically around 0.5%.

Suitable for

All skin types, especially aging or dull skin.

Things to know

Compatible with all ingredients, and works particularly well with other antioxidants, like vitamin C, allantoin, niacinamide, and more.

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FAQ

1. Is glutathione an active ingredient in skincare?

Yes, glutathione is used as an active ingredient in skincare products. What does glutathione do? It's valued for its antioxidant properties (it helps neutralize free radicals), evens out skin tone, and reduces pigmentation.

2. Will glutathione make you look younger?

In general, yes. The main glutathione benefits are its antioxidant and brightening effects. However, you shouldn't compare it with retinol, peptides, or other more active anti-aging ingredients.

3. Is glutathione safe to use around the eye area?

Yes, it's a completely safe ingredient that doesn't dry out the skin or cause irritation. That's why you can use eye products with glutathione, but make sure the formula doesn't contain any irritating ingredients (such as harsh alcohols, high concentrations of retinol, etc.).