Glutathione lightens skin by inhibiting melanin production, converting darker melanin to a lighter form, and offering antioxidant protection
GSH is covalently linked at the Cys24 residue) and hGSTO2 (PDB code 3Q19
Cost: Variable by product, typically $30-80 monthly for quality serums
Bacterial growth without the benzyl alcohol preservative rapidly contaminates the solution and can introduce infection risk
It is a: Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin Emollient, helping to soften skin Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives Alpha-Arbutin is a brightening active used to fade dark spots, melasma, and post-acne marks
During muscle activity, for instance, glycogen is broken down into glucose-6-phosphate for ATP production through glycolysis