I am taking alpha lipoic acid (I added ALA lastweek on my supplement intake) together with other antioxidants (for whitening purposes) and I notice I get too many small pimples. I know for sure the cause of it ALA. By the way, I am taking Vit c 1000mg, ALA 600 mg, LGlutathione 600 mg, Grapeseed Extract 100 mg, N Acetyl Cysteine 600 mg, Natural Vitamin E 400iU. And i plan to switch ALA to a supplement you'll recommend. I am planning also to add supplements like milk thisle and CoQ10.
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Answer: What is the best alternative to alpha lipoic acid? What glutathione/antioxidant combination should I take for best whitening?
Thanks for your query. The recommended dose of glutathione for skin lightening is 500-1000 mg a day. It depends upon your body weight and any other medical condition. You should consult a dermatologist before starting it. Hope it helpsAll The Best
Thanks for your query. There could be hormonal imbalance which can cause skin darkening. You can show to a physician and get your hormones tested. Yes the ethnicity also plays a role in skin darkening. Hope it helps.All The Best
Although it's difficult to see from the photo provided, you may benefit from eye creams with blends of kojic acid, vitamin K and/or hydroquinone. This will definitely give some remedy to the pigmentation.
