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Glutathione Injection for Gorgeous Skin & Even Tone

Glutathione injections for skin whitening is a great choice for people of all skin types.

Thanks to advancements in skin care, there are a variety of skin whitening and skin tone-evening treatments, including glutathione injections.

These treatments help all those with dull, wrinkled, and pigmented skin and restore their lost skin tone and glow.

They work by reducing the production of melanin in our bodies. To the uninitiated, melanin is responsible for our skin’s pigmentation. The higher the melanin produced, the darker the skin gets.

In this post we will understand everything about  glutathione injection for skin whitening and skin-tone evening. But before we deep dive into that, it is important to learn more about melanin and its impact on skin complexion.

What are glutathione injections?

Glutathione is an antioxidant that is naturally produced in our bodies. It is generated by our liver and has multiple responsibilities like repairing and building skin tissues, boosting immunity, slowing down the aging process, neutralizing free radicals, and acting as an anti-cancer agent.

Glutathione is also known as the “mother of all antioxidants”. As we get older, the production of glutathione decreases, which, in turn, accelerates the process of aging.

As you would have guessed, glutathione injections increase the level of glutathione in your body, which helps in retaining your youthful, supple, and healthy skin. Glutathione injections are also used for skin whitening due to their positive effects on the skin.

How does the injection work?

 Glutathione injection treatment is very simple. It’s quite similar to getting a vaccine shot. Our medical staff will prepare the glutathione injection by drawing the solution into a 3ml syringe with a 25 gauge needle.

The injection is administered to your body through intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. It is usually recommend one to three times a week for four weeks then to drop down to 2 times per month for maintenance. Most patients start seeing the results six to eight weeks after the treatment.

Glutathione Injection vs. Pill: Which is better?

Yes, there are glutathione pills available on the market. Glutathione injections are much more effected compared to oral administration because there is poor absorption in the GI tract.

Composition of Glutathione Injections

Glutathione is an antioxidant consisting of 3 amino acids glycine, glutamic acid, and cysteine. These amino acids  help by –

  • Neutralizing the lipid peroxides-breakdown in our cell membrane.
  • Maintaining Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
  • Regulating the production of hydrogen peroxide

Glutathione Benefits

Glutathione injection treatment comes with a wide array of benefits. Here are the top ones –

  • Fights against free radicals
  • Shields our body from UV radiation
  • Helps with insulin resistance for older people
  • Reduces melanin pigmentation and makes your skin even-toned
  • Smoothens your skin
  • Aids in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
  • Stops hyperpigmentation
  • Increases immunity and protects skin from common pollutants, rashes, and sunburn
  • Makes skin lustrous
  • Eliminates acne, black spots, freckles and pimples 

Conclusion

Glutathione is quite effective in skin whitening, evening out of skin tone and making your skin glow. Its zero downtime has also bolstered its popularity among those looking for skin whitening treatments.

FAQs

  • Do any toxins affect glutathione?

Yes, there are a few toxins that can lower your natural glutathione levels. Exposure to these toxins means you should be supplementing with glutathione shots! Some of the common ones include

  • Pesticides
  • Herbicides
  • Excessive barbecued food
  • UV radiation
  • X-Rays
  • Alcohol
  • Acetone
  • Chlorine
  • How long will it take to get the desired results?

The time can vary for every patient. It is dependent on a lot of factors like response and metabolic rate, skin color, and the desired results. But generally, most people can see results in as early as 2 weeks.

  • Should I stop the glutathione injection?

If you have achieved the desired results, you can stop the glutathione injection treatment. The results from the injection are usually semi-permanent. As a result, you might have to periodically undergo this treatment to reverse aging.

  • What are the main factors leading to the depletion of glutathione from our skin cells?

Several activities that we perform on a daily basis can deplete glutathione. Starting from environmental factors like pollution, smoke, and micro dust, to strenuous exercise and improper diet, everything can contribute to its depletion.

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