Glutathione to even out my skin

by Smith
(England)

Hi I was taking glutathione to even out my skin complexion. What I noticed while taking them over two months my skin began to get dark all over my back and legs. Im already dark skinned with light patches and dark patches just wanted to even it out. Can this happen? because isnt Glutathione suppose to lighten your complexion.

Answer:

Hi Smith, if you're referring to the whitening pills, glutathione (as its main ingredient) can only induce skin lightening as a side effect, not as a major function of the pill. It may or may not lighten skin depending on your bodily functions and metabolism, but definitely will not cause skin darkening. There might some other reason why your legs and back got darker. Maybe sun exposure?

If you're referring to the glutathione soap, then skin darkening can happen. Why? Over-using the product, and not wearing sunscreen. Usually, results can be seen in 1-4 weeks with daily use. Thereafter, maintenance is only 1-2x a week. Otherwise, too much exfoliation can dry up skin and give it an ashy appearance.

Hope that gives you a better idea.

Maria