At week 4, women in the treatment group displayed improved skin elasticity (+12.7%), reduced wrinkle volume (16.5%), decreased transepidermal water loss (10.8%), increased hydration (+3.5%), and enhanced collagen density compared with baseline values (measured via specialized skin analysis instrumentation)
The antioxidant properties of glutathione can contribute to healthier skin by combating external factors, such as pollution, UV radiation, and toxins (all of which can accelerate skin aging)
This is often part of the body's adjustment period to a higher concentration of antioxidants
It also gives sensorial benefits to the formula and when used in cleansers, it helps to make them milder and gentler
FEBS Lett 421:4144 Horemans N, Asard H, Caubergs RJ (1997) The ascorbate carrier of higher plant plasma membranes preferentially translocates the fully oxidized (dehydroascorbate) molecule