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Antioxidant

S-PALMITOYLGLUTATHIONE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A glutathione molecule with a fatty palmitoyl chain to help it penetrate skin. Used for antioxidant and brightening claims; data is limited.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Lipidated glutathione for skin penetration
  • Antioxidant and brightening claims
  • Targeted skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Limited independent safety data
  • Glutathione brightening claims debated
  • Possible synthesis impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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