Three amino acids – glutamine, glycine, and cysteine make up the antioxidant that we know as glutathione. It has the ability to reduce oxidative stress, which by default leads to better skin. Remember Shalini Passi leaving an honest remark on Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives', "I don't hold grudges because it's not good for my skin"? No, she's not delulu. Stress, along with other environmental toxins, poor nutrition and increasing age, lead to decline in glutathione which is present in our cells, which in turn affects the skin. Dr Kiran Sethi , leading cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Isyaderm shares, "Glutathione is not just great for pigmentation, it's a well-known antioxidant. This means that every time you create oxidative stress, glutathione comes in and prevents cell damage done by this stress." According to research, glutathione for skin is especially known for brightening. In fact, people with psoriasis have low levels of glutathione and treatments that increase antioxidants like glutathione can help manage oxidative stress, one of the symptoms of psoriasis in some people. Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta , an aesthetic doctor, skin expert for over a decade and founder of Issac Luxe clinic in Delhi, Mumbai and 6 more cities in the country, shares "Glutathione reduces melanin production, neutralises antioxidant activity and helps in cellular detoxification that lead to significant skin lightening effects. These include reduced hyperpigmentation, even skin tone, faded age spots and freckles, improved skin clarity and enhanced radiance." Glutathione can also reduce cell damage in fatty liver, improve insulin resistance, increase mobility for people with peripheral artery disease and may help fight against autoimmune disease. Its anti-ageing and detoxifying benefits make it an all-in-one solution to many skin and health concerns. The power of glutathione extends further than just skin brightening.
