Topical compositions for enhancing glutathione production
AssigneeColor Access, Inc.
InventorsThomas Mammone, David C. Gan
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Abstract
The invention provides cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions for topical application to the skin comprising glutathione-enhancing effective amounts of a glycine compound, a glutamine compound, and a sulfhydryl-containing organic acid, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The compositions are useful in increasing glutathione synthesis in skin cells, and in treating skin conditions associated with glutathione depletion in skin cells.
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A method of enhancing glutathione levels in skin cells which comprises applying to the skin a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amounts of a glycine compound, a glutamine compound, and a sulfhydryl-containing organic acid, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method for treating or preventing a skin condition associated with glutathione depletion which comprises applying to skin a cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amounts of a glycine compound, a glutamine compound, and a sulfhydryl-containing organic acid, in a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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