Glutathione Brightening Management, commonly known as the IU Injection.

Definition of Glutathione

Glutathione is a substance widely distributed in various organs in our body, such as the liver, kidneys, and brain. It acts as a key antioxidant component.

This substance eliminates active oxygen, reducing cell damage. It also reactivates the functions of other antioxidants like vitamins C and E, thereby helping to protect cells and maintain a healthy state.

How Glutathione Contributes to Skin Brightening

In addition to its antioxidant function, glutathione plays a role in brightening skin tone and evening out its color.

Regulation of Tyrosinase Enzyme Activity

By inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme that produces melanin pigment, it can help reduce excessive pigment production.

Induction of Melanin Type Change

Glutathione induces the production of pheomelanin, which has a lighter color, instead of dark-colored eumelanin. As a result, you can expect a skin-brightening effect.

Regulation of Pigment Production Through Antioxidant Action

Reactive oxygen species generated by UV rays, heat, inflammation, etc., can promote melanin production. Glutathione removes these reactive oxygen species, thereby helping to reduce the production of melanin pigment.

Synergistic Effect with Vitamin C

Vitamin C plays a role in reactivating oxidized glutathione. This activated glutathione regulates melanin synthesis, which can create synergy for skin tone improvement.

In summary, glutathione regulates melanin production and induces its conversion to lighter-colored melanin. Through these actions, it helps to create a natural and even skin tone.

Why Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic Offers Glutathione Management

Glutathione is commonly known to be administered through oral intake or intravenous injection methods. However, these methods can have certain limitations.

Considerations for Oral Glutathione Intake

The absorption rate of orally ingested glutathione in the gastrointestinal tract is relatively low. Furthermore, most of it is broken down in the liver, meaning the amount of active ingredient that actually reaches the skin may be relatively small.

This is precisely why it can be difficult to achieve the desired results for skin tone improvement with oral intake alone.

Characteristics of Intravenous Injection Method

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

While it may be beneficial for liver function or systemic antioxidant effects, it can be considered to have relatively low targeting for the purpose of improving facial pigmentation and skin tone.

Characteristics of Glutathione Management at Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic

Utilization of Iontophoresis: Utilizing the power of electric current, glutathione is effectively delivered past the skin barrier and closer to the dermal layer. This approach complements the limitations of oral and injection methods.

Targeted Delivery to Localized Areas: To prevent glutathione from spreading throughout the body, the ingredient can be precisely absorbed into facial areas where pigmentation issues and skin tone improvement are needed.

Use of High-Concentration Undiluted Solution: For the efficacy of the ingredient, we utilize a 100% undiluted ampoule. This helps to ensure that glutathione's antioxidant and brightening functions are fully realized.

Kkeut Korean Medicine Clinic provides glutathione care from the perspective of ‘management that is more direct than oral intake and more targeted than injections’.

Advantages of Glutathione Absorption Using Iontophoresis

Absorption Rate of Oral Glutathione: Orally ingested glutathione has an uneven absorption rate in the gastrointestinal tract, and due to metabolism in the liver, it may be difficult for the necessary amount to reach the skin.

Challenges of Topical Application: The stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, acts as a barrier against external substances. Because of this, water-soluble ingredients like glutathione find it difficult to penetrate deep into the skin.

Key Advantages of Iontophoresis:

Utilizing Electrical Repulsion: Glutathione carries a negative charge. Iontophoresis utilizes an electric current with the same negative charge to induce glutathione to pass through the skin barrier.

Utilizing Electroosmosis: This process promotes the movement of microscopic moisture within the skin, expanding pathways through which active ingredients can be absorbed.

Reaching Deep Skin Layers: It's not just about staying on the epidermis; it's possible to effectively deliver active ingredients deep into the vicinity of the dermal layer.

As a result, iontophoresis can be described as a method that delivers ingredients more directly than oral intake, and deeper than simple topical application.

Recommended Treatment Cycle and Frequency

Treatment Interval: It is recommended to undergo treatment once a week.

Optimal Frequency: For stable results, consistent management of at least 5 sessions is recommended.

Ongoing Management: Combining supplementary care at regular intervals can help maintain an improved skin tone.