Glutathione Skin Lightening
Get to Know Glutathione
What Is Glutathione?
Glutathione is one of the most important and powerful antioxidants produced by the human body, it is primarily made up of three amino acids: glutamine, glycine, and cysteine.
Scientists have known about the role that glutathione plays in key processes in the body including tissue building and repair, making chemicals and proteins needed in the body and keeping the immune system working at optimal levels.
New research has uncovered its potential in aiding to lighten skin color by controlling melanin production.
How Does Glutathione Work?
Health Benefits and What to Expect
How Does Glutathione Help Lighten Skin?
Glutathione protects the cell from free radical damage and helps improve cellular function at all levels (immune function, hormone levels, mitochondrial function, etc.)
Glutathione can help lighten skin tone by intervening in two cellular processes:
Glutathione binds to an enzyme called Tyrosinase which is responsible for the production of melanin the pigment that gives us our skin tone. By linking with Tyrosinase, glutathione helps prevent the enzymatic pathways from producing melanin.
Glutathione prevents the activation of Tyrosinase by reducing free radicals in the body that can activate it and cause an increase in melanin production.
How Does the Glutathione Skin Lightening Treatment Work?
The effectiveness of glutathione taken as an oral supplement or used topically in the form of creams or lotions, is lower than glutathione infusions, because of the body’s ability to absorb the active ingredients.
The best way to improve glutathione levels is to receive an intravenous infusion, which can be done in our office and doesn’t require downtime.
Unlike oral supplementation, glutathione infusions immediately raise glutathione levels in the body making it more effective and offering faster results.
It is important to stress that this procedure must be done under the supervision of a trained, certified doctor.
Benefits of Glutathione Infusions
- Lightens skin tone
- Helps reduce dark spots
- Helps prevent/remove acne and acne scars
- Powerful anti-aging and anti-wrinkle effect
- Skin is smoother and more radiant
- Improves the healing process on skin wounds and blemishes
- Nourishes the skin
- Promotes overall health
Unlike oral supplementation, glutathione infusions immediately raise glutathione levels in the body making it more effective and offering faster results.
It is important to stress that this procedure must be done under the supervision of a trained, certified doctor.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Revivify Medical Spa’s skin lightening with glutathione infusions is the ideal treatment for patients who wish to treat the following conditions:
- Skin Discoloration
- Acne Scarring
- Enlarged Pores
- Uneven Skin Tone
- Hyperpigmentation Including: Melasma and Significant UV Damage on Fairer Skin Types
What to Expect
The effects of the treatment can be permanent if you take the necessary steps to maintain optimal levels of glutathione and vitamin C in your body. After achieving your targeted skin tone, we recommend a maintenance session once or twice a month, as well as following a healthy diet and lifestyle.
You must wear sunscreen every day when out, remember melanin production is triggered by sun exposure.
Most patients do not experience any adverse side effects; however, due to the detoxification reaction, some patients may experience mild headaches or nausea.
