Whitening skin ingredient Glutathione 70-18-8
INCI Name: Glutathione 
Name: Glutathione, reduced Glutathione, L-Glutathione
CAS NO.: 70-18-8
Molecular formula: C10H17N3O6S
molecular weight: 307.33
 
Specification:

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Assay	≥98%
Solubility	Free soluble in water, very slightly soluble in ethanol
Appearance of solution	Clear and Colorless
Heavy Metal , mg/kg	≤10
residue on ignition	≤0.1
Storage	2-10ºC

 
The presence of GSH induces the production of pheomelanin (light coloured pigment for skin whitening and fairness) and suppresses the production of eumelanin (darker brown/black pigment).
L-glutathione's antioxidant properties help to neutralyze the peroxides and free radicals which induce melanin synthesis.
 
Applications:
L-glutathione prevent the infiltration of Los tyrosinase in order to achieve the purpose of inhibiting melanin formation. On eliminate wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, shrink pores, lighten pigment, the body has an excellent whitening effect.
Anti-aging, antioxidant, maintain skin vigor and luster.
Whitening skin: restraining the melanin
Improve immunity: enhance immune cells function effectively prevent viruses.
Glutathione used as the main ingredient in cosmetic products, is very popular in Europe and the United States.