Tag: topical application

The Clinical Effect of Glutathione on Skin Color and Other Related Skin Conditions: A Systematic Review

This 2019 systematic review assessed the efficacy of glutathione in skin lightening and related dermatological conditions. Analyzing four clinical studies, including three randomized controlled trials and one single-arm trial, the review found that both oral glutathione at 500 mg/day and topical 2.0% oxidized glutathione could brighten skin color in sun-exposed

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Skin-whitening and skin-condition-improving effects of topical oxidized glutathione: a double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial in healthy women

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of topical oxidized glutathione (GSSG) on skin whitening and condition improvement in 30 healthy women. Participants applied a 2% GSSG lotion to one side of their face and a placebo lotion to the other, twice daily for 10 weeks. Results showed a

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