The colour of our skin always seems to appear greener on the other side. Those with dark skin want to have a tan, and those with dark skin would like to be fair. A variety of supplements have been purported to make the skin lighter. In this review, we look at the role of oral glutathione is making the skin appear lighter. It is based on there randomised controlled trials in the last few years.
Combination of topical and oral glutathione as a skin-whitening agent: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. doi: 10.1111/ijd.15573
Glutathione and its antiaging and antimelanogenic effects. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2017:10 147-153
Glutathione as an oral whitening agent: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Dermatological Treatment. 2012; 23: 97-102
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16 авг 2024