Ingredient
Glutathione
K-beauty and brightening serums continue to drive interest in glutathione.
Category: Brightening / Antioxidant
Chemical formula: C10H17N3O6S
Main cosmetic effects: Antioxidant; brightening/even-tone positioning.
Source: Naturally occurring tripeptide; commercial grades via fermentation or synthesis.
Developer / supplier: Longstanding biochemical research; fermentation suppliers in Japan, South Korea and China
Origin: Japan / South Korea / China
Representative product: K-beauty glutathione brightening serums
Approx. retail price (USD): 20-45
Evidence maturity: Moderate topical evidence
What it does
Antioxidant; brightening/even-tone positioning.
Notes
Brightening / Antioxidant | Moderate topical evidence