Glutathione as a skin whitening a…e and controversies.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Glutathione as a skin whitening agent: Facts, myths, evidence and controversies.
Sidharth Sonthalia, Deepashree Daulatabad, Rashmi Sarkar
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2016
Findings
The research found only three small studies showing topical and oral glutathione might slightly lighten skin, but there's no solid proof that IV injections work—and the Philippines FDA actually warned against them due to safety concerns. The science suggests glutathione could theoretically reduce melanin production, but we don't know how long results last, if they're permanent, or what the best dose is.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
Ingredients studied