Glutathione whitening treatment is often referred to as 'IU Injection'.

What Glutathione Does in Our Body

Glutathione is an antioxidant substance abundantly present in various organs of the human body, including the liver, kidneys, and brain.

This component helps alleviate cell damage by eliminating free radicals. Furthermore, it activates the action of other antioxidant substances like vitamins C and E, protecting cells and potentially having a positive impact on aging management.

The Impact of Glutathione on Skin Brightness

In addition to its antioxidant function, glutathione can contribute to making skin tone brighter and more even.

Inhibition of Melanin-Producing Enzyme Activity

Melanin pigment, which determines skin color, is produced by the tyrosinase enzyme. Glutathione can help reduce excessive pigment production by regulating the activity of this enzyme.

Inducing Changes in Melanin Pigment Types

Glutathione can be involved in inducing the production of more pheomelanin, a lighter pigment, than eumelanin, which darkens the skin. This is expected to contribute to making the overall skin tone appear brighter.

Alleviating Pigmentation Through Antioxidant Action

Free radicals caused by factors such as UV radiation or inflammation can stimulate melanin production. Glutathione can contribute to reducing excessive pigment deposition by neutralizing these free radicals.

Synergistic Effect with Vitamin C

Vitamin C can help restore oxidized glutathione that has lost its function back to its active form. This reactivated glutathione is expected to interfere with the melanin synthesis process and, together with Vitamin C, have a positive effect on improving skin tone.

In summary, glutathione can positively influence the maintenance of a natural and even skin tone by inhibiting melanin production and inducing the generation of lighter pigments.

Characteristics of Glutathione Treatment Methods

Glutathione is a common ingredient available in oral medication or intravenous injection forms. However, there are several considerations with these approaches.

Limitations of Oral Glutathione

Ingested glutathione has low absorption rates in the digestive tract and can be largely broken down in the liver. For this reason, the amount of glutathione that actually reaches the skin may be less than expected.

For these reasons, it may be difficult to quickly notice skin tone improvement effects by simply taking it orally.

Disadvantages of Intravenous Injection Method

Since ingredients administered via intravenous injection spread throughout the entire body, it may be difficult to expect effects limited to a specific area.

While it can be useful for systemic antioxidant effects or liver function management, its efficacy may be somewhat limited for specific goals such as facial pigmentation or skin tone improvement.

Approach to Glutathione Treatment

Iontophoresis Application: This method uses microcurrents to directly deliver glutathione ingredients past the skin barrier, close to the dermis layer. This can be an alternative that complements the shortcomings of oral medication or injection methods.

Focused Treatment on Localized Areas: Instead of the ingredient spreading throughout the body, this helps effectively absorb glutathione into facial areas requiring pigmentation or tone improvement.

Utilization of Highly Concentrated Undiluted Solution: During the procedure, highly concentrated undiluted glutathione ampoules are applied without ingredient dilution. This allows for full expectation of the potential benefits related to glutathione's antioxidant and skin tone improvement effects.

When providing glutathione care, we prioritize direct delivery to the skin over oral intake, and focused treatment on specific areas over systemic injections.

Benefits of Iontophoresis Application

Limitations of Oral Glutathione: When glutathione is ingested, its absorption rate in the gastrointestinal tract can be inconsistent, and it may be broken down in the liver, making it difficult for a sufficient amount to reach the skin.

Limitations of Topical Application: The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, acts as a protective barrier against external substances. For this reason, water-soluble ingredients like glutathione find it difficult to penetrate deeply by simply being applied to the skin's surface.

Benefits of Iontophoresis Application:

Electrorepulsion Effect: Negatively charged glutathione can be absorbed by utilizing the repulsive force of microcurrents to pass through the skin barrier.

Electroosmosis Effect: This activates microscopic fluid flow within the skin, contributing to widening pathways for better absorption of active ingredients.

Deep Delivery of Ingredients: This is not merely a method where active ingredients remain on the skin's surface, but rather helps them be efficiently delivered to the dermis layer.

In conclusion, iontophoresis can be more direct than oral intake and more useful for delivering ingredients deeper into the skin than topical application.

Glutathione Treatment Frequency and Recommended Sessions

Treatment Cycle: Typically, treatments can be considered at weekly intervals.

Recommended Sessions: Consistent treatment of at least 5 sessions may be recommended for stable results.

Maintenance: Ongoing supportive care can help maintain improved skin tone long-term.