Topical glutathione compositions
A composition for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions is provided having a carrier; reduced glutathione; and alpha lipoic acid. The composition preferably contains 25% to 60% by weight glutathione; and 0.5% to 5% by weight alpha lipoic acid. The composition is useful for topical treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin diseases.
1 . A composition for treatment of inflammatory skin conditions, comprising:
a carrier
reduced glutathione;
alpha lipoic acid.
2 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , comprising:
25% to 60% by weight glutathione
0.5% to 5% by weight alpha lipoic acid.
3 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains from 16% to 70% glutathione by weight.
4 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains from 35% to 70% glutathione by weight.
5 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains from 16% to 35% glutathione by weight.
6 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains from 20% to 35% glutathione by weight.
7 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains from 35% to 60% glutathione by weight.
8 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said composition contains 45 milligrams of glutathione per milliliter of the carrier.
9 . A composition in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the carrier is a solution, dispersion, cream, lotion, gel or solid stick.