Even as the world is opening up to body positivity, skin whitening and brightening is still what many people look for when it comes to beauty. Some people don’t see results from home remedies and some simply look for faster results. There is no harm for opting for skin whitening treatments, but you need to make sure that you are choosing the safest one. Glutathione skin whitening is something that has been spoken about often in the recent past. Let’s find out how it works.
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a naturally occurring substance in our body. It is an antioxidant that is made up of 3 amino acids: glycine, glutamic and cysteine acid. Apart from assisting in many bodily functions, it helps in skin whitening by repairing damaged cells. Though glutathione is naturally produced in our bodies, its production decreases with age and hence, the need for its supplements or treatments arise.
When Forbese Healths reached out to Dr. Noopur Jain, a dermatologist, she told us that “Glutathione is one of the most powerful antioxidants in our body. This is gaining traction in terms of skin whitening treatment and achieving the desired pigmentation with very little to no side effects. It is topically administered through a whitening pill or glutathione cream.” Dr. Jain also helped us understand how glutathione works, let’s take a look.
Glutathione skin whitening treatment: Yay or nay? Image courtesy: Shutterstock
How does glutathione work for skin whitening?
- Tyrosinase is an enzyme located in melanocytes, which are specialized cells that produce a pigment called melanin, which in turn is responsible for the darkening of our skin. Glutathione administration prevents melanin production by binding to the enzyme and inhibiting its activity.
Glutathione fights off melanin and brightens your skin. Image courtesy: Shutterstock
* The most potent antioxidant found in every human cell is glutathione and it aids in the body’s removal of harmful, heavy metal-related free radicals. Without this substance, the bodily cell cannot adequately detoxify and there is a substantial risk of cell damage.
* In addition to this, a glutathione supplement can successfully reduce age spots and reverse the effects of aging. The removal of wrinkles, black spots, and other spot marks from the body is also a benefit.
Glutathione is a great anti-aging substance! Image courtesy: Shutterstock
“Between glutathione injections or pills, injections are far more effective and long-lasting than pills,” says Dr. Jain. This is not to say that the glutathione supplements are ineffective. Injections are more commonly preferable than glutathione tablets to get faster results. Dr. Jain further added that the “tablets can be taken as a supplement to keep the benefits of the injections going. Because these injections are safe, they have become a popular method of renewing your skin and restoring your youthful glow.”
Though glutathione injections sound appealing since they immediately renew and whiten your skin, it is recommended to get it from a registered practitioner.
