Glutathione Baekok Brightening Skin Care

Glutathione Baekok Injection Treatment, commonly known as IU Injection

About Glutathione

Glutathione is a major antioxidant found in large quantities in various parts of our body, including major organs like the liver, kidneys, and brain.

By eliminating reactive oxygen species (ROS), it prevents cell damage and assists the action of other antioxidants like vitamins C and E. Through this, it contributes to protecting and maintaining healthy cells.

The Effects of Glutathione on Skin Brightening

Beyond its simple antioxidant action, glutathione is involved in making the skin tone clearer and more even.

Inhibition of Melanin-Producing Enzymes

By inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, the main enzyme responsible for melanin production, it can help reduce the unnecessary darkening of pigment.

Inducing Changes in Melanin Pigment Form

Instead of dark-colored eumelanin, it can promote the synthesis of relatively light-colored pheomelanin. This action helps the skin tone appear brighter and more radiant.

Inhibition of Pigmentation due to Antioxidant Action

Reactive oxygen species generated by UV radiation, heat, inflammatory reactions, etc., promote melanin production. By eliminating these reactive oxygen species, glutathione can help reduce excessive pigment production.

Synergistic Action with Vitamin C

Vitamin C reactivates oxidized glutathione, and glutathione contributes to inhibiting melanin synthesis. In this way, the two components can form a cooperative system for skin brightening.

In conclusion, glutathione can inhibit melanin production and induce brighter pigment forms, thereby helping to create a more natural and even skin tone.

Glutathione Treatment: Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Approach?

Glutathione is an ingredient that can be accessed through various methods, such as oral intake or intravenous injection. However, each method has clear drawbacks.

Absorption Characteristics of Orally Administered Glutathione

When glutathione is taken orally, its absorption rate through the gastrointestinal tract is low. Furthermore, a significant portion is metabolized in the liver, so the amount that actually reaches skin tissue can be limited.

The reason why people often say, "My skin doesn't get brighter immediately even after taking glutathione," lies in the characteristics of this absorption pathway.

Points to Consider Regarding Intravenous Injection

Since intravenous injections allow the ingredient to spread throughout the entire body, it can be challenging to deliver glutathione intensively to specific areas.

While there may be benefits for liver health or systemic antioxidant effects, a targeted approach may be lacking for specific facial pigmentation or skin tone improvement.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic's Special Glutathione Treatment

Utilization of Iontophoresis: Using electric current, glutathione is directly penetrated and delivered beyond the skin barrier into the dermis. This approach can complement the limitations of oral intake and injection methods.

Precise Area Targeting: Instead of the ingredient spreading throughout the body, it is possible to intensively deliver glutathione to facial areas requiring pigmentation improvement or skin tone enhancement.

Use of High-Concentration Undiluted Solution: To fully unleash the potential of the glutathione ingredient, treatment is performed using an undiluted 100% stock ampoule. This can further enhance the expected antioxidant and brightening effects.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic structures its glutathione care program based on the principle of “more direct than oral intake, and more targeted than intravenous injection.”

Advantages of Iontophoresis Absorption Method

Limitations of Oral Intake: Oral glutathione has uneven gastrointestinal absorption and is largely metabolized in the liver, making it difficult for it to be fully delivered to the skin.

Difficulties with Simple Topical Application: The stratum corneum on the skin surface is a robust barrier that protects the body from external substances. Therefore, water-soluble ingredients like glutathione are difficult to penetrate deeply with simple topical application.

Expected Effects of Iontophoresis Application:

Electrical Repulsion: The negatively charged glutathione ingredient is pushed by an electric current of the same polarity, helping it move inward past the skin barrier.

Electro-osmosis: It induces microscopic fluid movement, expanding the pathways through which active ingredients can be absorbed.

Deep Delivery of Active Ingredients: Rather than remaining only on the skin surface, it can effectively deliver active ingredients like glutathione deep into the dermis.

Consequently, iontophoresis is a method that enables “more direct than oral intake, and deeper than simple topical application” glutathione delivery.

Recommended Frequency and Number of Glutathione Treatments

Treatment Cycle: We typically recommend a 1-week interval.

Total Number of Treatments: For stable improvement, we recommend consistent treatment for at least 5 sessions or more.

Long-term Maintenance: Combining with regular supplementary treatments can contribute to maintaining a more stable skin tone.