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If I take Glutathione injections with a Vitamin C drip on a monthly basis will skin lighten?

anmolpatel17Nov 1, 2018
I wanted to know if I take glutathione injections with vitamin C drip monthly will I still see the effects or does it have to be bi-monthly, weekly or bi-weekly? Please advice further.

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