Glutathione is a tripeptide antioxidant that helps protect against oxidative damage. Glutathione benefits the skin and has been known to have anti-aging effects, may reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and increase elasticity. Use Skin Actives' Glutathione Powder as an antioxidant skincare booster to your favorite serum or moisturizing cream. We provide you with the correct amount to take the guesswork out of mixing your own DIY Skin Care Products. Simply mix one whole tube into 4oz of cream or water-based serum of your choice and apply once or twice daily or use one of our excellent moisturizing base creams. Glutathione works for all skin types and is especially beneficial for aging skin.
You can also find Glutathione in many of our top selling skincare products like Collagen Serum, Antioxidant Serum and Antioxidant Day Cream.
How to use it
Beginner: Add 1 tube to 4 oz of your favorite base cream or water-based formula.
Advanced: This ingredient is recommended for use at a maximum of 0.5% in formulations. The powder is freely soluble in water, and insoluble in oils. Add to formulations during the cool down phase or at room temperature. Glutathione can benefit greatly from adding chelators to formulations. This ingredient is not fit for alkaline pH.
Quick Tips
Store product in freezer for best results. Product is hygroscopic. Keep vial tightly closed.
Glutathione is compatible with Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Arbutin, Kojic Acid and Kojic Dipalmitate.
Research
Kohn, Robert R. (1955) Glutathione inhibition of melanin synthesis in vitro. Enzymologia, 17: 193-8.
Seiji, Makota; Yoshida, Toshio; Itakura, Hideko; Irimajiri, Toshikatsu. Inhibition of melanin formation by sulfhydryl compounds. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (1969), 52(3), 280-6.
