IV Glutathione: The Benefits for Skin, Hair and Beyond.
Dr Sophie McEvoy Bsc MBBS MRCPCH Co-Founder of The Aesthetta Clinic Nestled in the heart of Chelsea, London, is The Aesthetta Clinic, where we aim to optimise your Skin, Hair and Vitality using our holistic, 360 degree approach. Co-founded by Medical Doctors, my husband Dr Andrews and I, the clinic is uniquely placed beneath Rawlings & Rawlings, one of London’s leading hair salons. We work synergistically with the expert salon team to help you on your journey to the hair of your dreams. Our approach to health and beauty, is deeply personalised, biomarker driven and as minimally invasive as possible. We work from the inside out; anti-wrinkle injections have their place but so too does optimising your vitamin, amino acid and lifestyle profile. One of our greatest, yet simplest, treatments that we offer here at The Aesthetta clinic is IV Glutathione and it’s a personal favourite of mine.
So what is Glutathione and why is it such a big deal? Also known colloquially as the ‘master antioxidant’, Glutathione plays a crucial role in neutralising free radicals, combating oxidative stress, and protecting skin cells from damage caused by environmental aggressors such as UV radiation and pollution.
Additionally, glutathione is involved in the regulation of melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin coloration. By inhibiting the activity of melanin-producing enzymes, glutathione can help fade dark spots, even out skin tone, and promote a brighter, more radiant complexion. Its ability to promote collagen synthesis and skin elasticity further enhances its anti-aging properties, making it a sought-after ingredient in skincare formulations and IV infusions alike.
And the benefits don’t stop there. Let’s talk about Glutathione and hair. Glutathione’s antioxidant properties reduce oxidative stress of your scalp and hair follicles, potentially preventing hair loss and promoting healthy growth. It supports detoxification processes, removing toxins that can damage hair follicles, whilst its anti-inflammatory effects can help to soothe scalp conditions associated with hair loss. Glutathione’s role in collagen synthesis and melanin regulation further contributes to hair strength, elasticity, and pigmentation.
So why would you take it IV vs Orally? Well simply, the bioavailability isn’t the same and thus the results are not the same. A single oral tablet of glutathione simply won’t give you that pre-event skin prep glow you’re looking for. Furthermore, oral supplementation of glutathione may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, or stomach upset in some people. To really see the benefits, an initial 6 week course of once a week IV glutathione is, as they say, a game changer with maintenance treatments thereafter. This is a key component in our bridal beauty skin prep regimes.
Now at ‘The Aesthetta Clinic’, we prefer to know if you’re actually deficient in certain vitamins before we provide you with that boost. But we don’t test for Glutathione and here’s why. Whilst outright glutathione deficiency is rare, some individuals may have lower-than-optimal levels of glutathione in their bodies due to various factors such as aging, chronic diseases, poor nutrition, environmental toxins, stress, and certain medications. Additionally, genetic variations may affect the body’s ability to produce or to utilise glutathione effectively so your levels don’t tell us much anyway. While these individuals may not have a clinically diagnosed deficiency, they may still benefit from strategies to support glutathione levels.
It’s a stunningly simple yet effective addition to your beauty and wellness regime. Could IV Glutathione be the game changer for you that it is for many of our lovely patients? Contact us on hello@theaesthettaclinic.com, visit our website www.theaesthettaclinic.co.uk or follow us on instagram @theaesthettaclinic to find out more.
• please note that certain conditions preclude receiving IV infusions, including some medical conditions, being pregnant or breastfeeding. Always consult a doctor before participating in medical treatments. In addition, this article represents the opinion of the author and is intended for education/entertainment purposes. It is not a replacement for medical advice.
