TOPICAL ACYL GLUTATHIONE FORMULATIONS

摘要

Topical compositions to prevent and to treat skin aging comprise an effective amount of S-acyl glutathione derivative and a carrier. Methods for preventing and treating skin aging comprise applying a composition containing S-acyl glutathione derivative in a dermatologically acceptable carrier to skin tissue. The acyl group is a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic C12-C24 group, preferably an unsaturated C16 - C24 group, most preferably an unsaturated C18 group. In particularly preferred embodiments, the acyl group is a linoleoyl group.