The unexpected death of Indian actor Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has prompted discussions about the dangers associated with glutathione injections used for skin-lightening purposes. According to ...

Consult a doctor before taking glutathione supplements, especially if you have liver conditions or G6PD deficiency.

SZA isn’t the first celebrity to be accused of skin lightening. Black public figures ranging from Beyoncé to Rihanna to Remy Ma have had their complexions placed under scrutiny.

Skin lightening might not be a familiar topic to many Americans, but it is a popular subject globally and in some U.S. communities of color: The hashtag #whiteningcream has over 40 million views ...

Skin bleaching is a rapidly growing industry that’s estimated to reach a valuation of $24 billion in the next decade, but it’s rife with controversy. For one, there are many potential and ...

Glutathione (GSH), a combination of three amino acids made by the body, had become a fad for skin bleaching. While it is a potent antioxidant, GSH supplements or injectables have not been widely ...

Shefali Jariwala’s death put IV glutathione in the spotlight. But the real glow-up may lie in sleep, food, and fitness—not risky injections with unproven safety.