Clinical And Biochemical Aspects of Glutathion Use for Skin Whitening: The Influence of Social Media Trends

Abstract

The increased demand for skin-lightening products has drawn attention to glutathione, a tripeptide, an antioxidant, and a regulator of melanogenesis that could be a safer alternative to the conventional agents. Topical formulations offer good-level melanin depression and skin texture amelioration with different levels of sustainability. Though fast-acting, intravenous glutathione is linked with severe safety effects such as anaphylaxis and hepatotoxicity, which are further worsened by the absence of standard dosing guidelines. This is a narrative review of clinical evidence in Aspects of Glutathione Use in Skin Whitening and the influence of social media Trends.