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Private label glutathione formulas

Glutathione is a tripeptide made of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. In cosmetic formulas it is used as an antioxidant ingredient in products positioned for radiant, even-looking skin. Our catalogue carries it across a full routine: foam cleanser, toners, essence, serums, a water gel and creams. Brands can request samples of any ready formula and launch it under their own label from 500 units per product.

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Developing a glutathione product

Glutathione lends itself to a step-by-step routine, which is how many brands sell it: a cleanser, a toner or essence, a serum and a cream or water gel. Leave-on formats stay on the skin longest and usually take the hero position.

Stability and pairing

Glutathione is prone to oxidation, which can change a formula's colour and scent over time. Formulators manage this with the stabilising system and the choice of pack. It is often paired with niacinamide, vitamin C derivatives or bakuchiol, and with hydrating ingredients for a comfortable feel.

Packaging

Because it is sensitive to air, airless or opaque packs are a sensible choice for glutathione serums and creams. Stability testing in the final pack should be completed before launch.

Claims to check

Glutathione is often marketed with skin-tone claims, and this is where care is needed. Skin-lightening and whitening claims are restricted or closely scrutinised in several markets. Safer cosmetic wording describes the look of skin, such as "for radiant-looking skin" or "helps skin look more even". Any visible-result claim needs consumer or instrumental test data, and wording should be reviewed for each destination market.

Because glutathione is sold as a routine, keep texture, scent and pack style consistent from cleanser to cream. Customers then recognise each step on the shelf, and reorders across the range stay simple.

For a bespoke routine, see our custom formulation service.

Questions about glutathione products

What is glutathione in skincare?

Glutathione is a tripeptide, a small molecule made of three amino acids: glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. In cosmetics it is used as an antioxidant ingredient, usually in routines positioned for radiant, even-looking skin. It is prone to oxidation, so formula stability and packaging need attention.

Can I make whitening claims for a glutathione product?

We advise against it. Skin-lightening and whitening claims are restricted or closely scrutinised in several markets and can move a product outside cosmetic rules. Describe the look of skin instead, for example "for radiant-looking skin", and have all wording reviewed by a regulatory adviser for each destination market.

What is the minimum order for a private label glutathione product?

Ready formulas in our catalogue start from 500 units per product, including cleanser, toners, serums and creams. Request samples first to check texture, scent and feel, then choose your pack and add your own branding. Changes to the formula, scent or packaging are quoted separately, based on your brief.

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