Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant ingredient used in cosmetic and personal care formulations where antioxidant protection, skin conditioning and a more radiant-looking complexion are desired. It helps support formulations focused on protecting the skin from oxidative stress caused by environmental factors and free radicals.
Glutathione is particularly popular in modern cosmetic formulations for skin brightening, radiance-enhancing, anti-aging and antioxidant skin care. It can be incorporated into a variety of water-based and compatible cosmetic systems, depending on the specific grade, purity and formulation requirements.
Its versatile profile makes Glutathione suitable for professional cosmetic formulations, private-label products, facial serums, creams, lotions, masks and other premium skin-care applications.
Key Features
- Premium antioxidant cosmetic active
- Supports antioxidant-focused skin-care formulations
- Commonly used in brightening and radiance-focused products
- Suitable for advanced skin-care formulations
- Helps support protection against oxidative stress
- Suitable for serums, creams, lotions and masks
- Useful for anti-aging and skin-conditioning formulations
- Suitable for professional and commercial cosmetic manufacturing
- Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic formulation systems when properly formulated
- Ideal for premium skin-care and personal-care products
Benefits in Cosmetic Formulations
- Supports antioxidant skin-care formulations
- Helps promote a brighter and more radiant-looking appearance
- Useful in formulations targeting uneven-looking skin tone
- Supports skin-conditioning applications
- Suitable for anti-aging-focused cosmetic products
- Helps enhance the positioning of premium skin-care formulations
- Can be combined with other cosmetic actives depending on formulation requirements
Applications
Skin Care:
Facial serums, brightening serums, antioxidant creams, moisturizers, lotions, face masks, skin-conditioning products and advanced treatment-oriented cosmetic formulations.
Anti-Aging Formulations:
Anti-aging serums, creams and lotions designed around antioxidant and skin-conditioning concepts.
Brightening & Radiance Products:
Glow serums, complexion-care products, radiance creams and other cosmetic formulations focused on a brighter-looking appearance.
Professional Cosmetics:
Suitable for use by cosmetic formulators, manufacturers, private-label brands and personal-care product developers.
Formulation Functions
- Antioxidant
- Skin conditioning
- Cosmetic active
- Brightening-support ingredient
- Radiance-support ingredient
- Anti-aging formulation active
Suitable Product Formats
- Facial Serums
- Face Creams
- Moisturizers
- Lotions
- Face Masks
- Brightening Creams
- Antioxidant Serums
- Anti-Aging Products
- Skin Care Gels
- Professional Skin Care Formulations
Product Specifications
Product Name: Glutathione
INCI Name: Glutathione
Chemical Name: Glutathione / Reduced Glutathione, depending on grade
CAS Number: 70-18-8 for reduced L-Glutathione
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₇N₃O₆S
Molecular Weight: 307.32 g/mol
Appearance: Typically white to off-white crystalline powder, depending on grade
Solubility: Water soluble to varying degrees depending on grade and formulation conditions
Grade: Cosmetic / formulation grade as supplied
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and excessive heat. Keep the container tightly closed.
Formulation Considerations
Glutathione is sensitive to formulation conditions, particularly oxidation. Formulators should consider pH, temperature, exposure to air, light, water quality and compatibility with other ingredients when developing a finished product. The recommended concentration and processing conditions should always be determined according to the supplier’s technical data and the intended formulation.
Why Choose Glutathione?
Glutathione is a highly recognized antioxidant active for premium skin-care formulations. Its versatility and antioxidant profile make it a popular ingredient for developing modern brightening, radiance, anti-aging and skin-conditioning products.
Handling & Safety
For cosmetic formulation use, handle according to the applicable SDS, technical data sheet and supplier recommendations. Avoid unnecessary inhalation of powder and contact with eyes. Use appropriate protective equipment during bulk handling. The finished cosmetic product should be formulated and tested according to applicable cosmetic regulations and stability requirements.
Storage Information
Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from moisture, excessive heat, direct sunlight and prolonged exposure to air. Keep the packaging properly sealed when not in use. Follow the storage conditions specified by the supplier for the particular grade.
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