What is Glutathione?

Glutathione is a tripeptide—a combination of three amino acids called cysteine, glycine, and glutamine. It’s present in most of the cells in our bodies, though it’s most often found concentrated in the liver. Here’s what makes it so great, though. Glutathione contains a sticky sulfur chemical group that collects all the bad molecules floating around in your body and neutralizes them. These are called free radicals, and when they’re eliminated, your immune system gets a massive boost.

 It is a common knowledge that with time our skin begins to show signs of aging  and in the process, it becomes pigmented, wrinkled and saggy. These skin conditions can also occur prematurely because of various other internal and external factors. So, it is not surprising that many of us often look for ways to rejuvenate our skin, get rid of excessive pigmentation, remove the wrinkles and fine lines etc. With the advancement in cosmetology industry, there is no dearth of options to achieve this and one of those methods is the use of glutathione injection.

Are Glutathione Injections Safe?

Yes, these injections are safe which is why it has become a popular way of rejuvenating your skin and bringing back your youthful radiance. Though it sounds wonderful to opt for glutathione injections as they quickly rejuvenate and whiten your skin, the side effects associated with it does not make it an ideal choice though.

How are glutathione IVs Used for Skin Lightening?

Skin color is determined by the production of melanin, which is produced by melanocytes in the bottom layer of the epidermis. Increased melanin in the body means the darker the skin will be. Glutathione in high doses inhibits the melanin production, therefore, reduces the concentration of pigmentation. As a result, it lightens and evens out the skin tone. A lower dose of glutathione is great for general detox, liver function, and a number of other health concerns, but in general, may not affect skin tone.

How many treatments/sessions will I need?

The amount of IV sessions of glutathione depends on how many shades lighter you want your skin tone to be. Typically 10 IV’s will be performed twice a week for 5 weeks. Typically one round of treatment (10 IV’s) can lighten the skin from 1 to 3 shades lighter. Depending on how light you would like your skin, you would need to commit to more rounds of treatment. Like any medical or cosmetic procedure, results may differ from person to person.