PLACENTAL PROTEIN: BETTER THAN GLUTATHIONE?

“Glutathione, though renowned for its anti-oxidant properties that contribute to good liver function, is not recognized in Japan as a skin whitening ingredient. Placental Protein, on the other hand, is widely used in cosmetics preparation due to its exemplary skin whitening effect.” - Masachika Hattori, Chief Chemist, Mosbeau Inc.

In the Philippines, Glutathione has gained popularity as a skin whitening ingredient. It does whiten your skin; but it's primarily an antioxidant that helps contribute to good liver function. As a matter of fact, Glutathione is not even considered as a whitening agent in Japan.

With the advent of Mosbeau in the Philippines, it brings with it Japan’s advancement in skin whitening technology found in Placental Protein.

To determine the difference between the two whitening ingredient, Placental Protein and Glutathione were put into a comparative test of tyrosinase inhibitory effect. Tyrosinase is a component of melanin, which is responsible for skin darkening. Influencing or inhibiting tyrosinase results to improvements in the skin’s complexion.

Results showed that Placental Protein is twice more active in inhibiting tyrosinase as compared to Glutathione. Glutathione controls 32% of tyrosinase while Placental Protein inhibits up to 63% of tyrosinase.

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