Glutathione
Glutathione is a cosmetic ingredient used as a reducing agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4,882 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | GLUTATHIONE |
| Function | REDUCING |
| CAS number | 70-18-8 |
| EC number | 200-725-4 |
| Prevalence | 533 products (0.57% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 4,882 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 165,000 |
Used in
Serums 34%Toners 8.8%General Moisturizers 7.1%Ampoules 5.3%Body Lotions 4.7%Sheet Masks 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Glutathione do in skincare?
- Glutathione functions as a reducing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glutathione allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Glutathione?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (34% of its uses).
Manufacturers with experience using Glutathione
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