Glutathione
Category: Active ingredient
Brief description: Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant naturally produced in the body, composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.
Benefits: Antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-brightening properties; helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve overall skin health.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, especially those with uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation.
Target audience: People looking to improve their skin's radiance and address hyperpigmentation.
Chemical composition: Tripeptide consisting of cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients; should be used with a stabilizing agent to maintain effectiveness in formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 0.1-1% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated, but some individuals may experience mild irritation or an allergic reaction.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe; no significant restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural sources, such as yeast, or synthesized; no significant sustainability or ethical concerns.
Brief description: Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant naturally produced in the body, composed of three amino acids: cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.
Benefits: Antioxidant, anti-aging, and skin-brightening properties; helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve overall skin health.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for all skin types, especially those with uneven skin tone or hyperpigmentation.
Target audience: People looking to improve their skin's radiance and address hyperpigmentation.
Chemical composition: Tripeptide consisting of cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine.
Physical aspect: White crystalline powder.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients; should be used with a stabilizing agent to maintain effectiveness in formulations.
Concentration: Typically used at concentrations of 0.1-1% in cosmetic formulations.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Generally well-tolerated, but some individuals may experience mild irritation or an allergic reaction.
Regulatory status: Generally recognized as safe; no significant restrictions.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Can be derived from natural sources, such as yeast, or synthesized; no significant sustainability or ethical concerns.
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