{"podcast":{"title":"Chemist Confessions","slug":"chemist-confessions-880199","podcast_index_feed_id":880199,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/chemistconfessions/feed.xml","website_url":"https://chemistconfessions.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/6141559/CCpodcast2024_bspm5f.png","author":"Chemist Confessions Inc.","episode_count":100,"summary":"Skincare chemists Gloria & Victoria’s weekly conversation on all things skincare science. The podcast covers notable skincare news, decoding outrageous claims, demystifying the overwhelming product landscapes, and answering your burning skincare questions. Tune in if you might need help building a skincare routine, finding a serum that’ll ACTUALLY deliver, or just want to have a few laughs on some of the crazy things you see in skincare.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-26T08:21:03.876191+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199"},"episode":{"title":"#165: We are finally talking about this ingredient: GLUTATHIONE!","slug":"165-we-are-finally-talking-about-this-ingredient-glutathione","published_at":"2026-02-19T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199/165-we-are-finally-talking-about-this-ingredient-glutathione","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199","url":"https://chemistconfessions.podbean.com/e/165-we-are-finally-talking-about-this-ingredient-glutathione/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/autht2atw9ffbvrw/CC_EP165_Finale_Audio_654vv.mp3","summary":"WE HEARD YOU! We explore the science behind one of the most requested and hyped ingredients skincare sector: glutathione. We break down what this \"master antioxidant\" actually is. 01:25 | What is Glutathione? Breaking down the tri-peptide 01:54 | Why is it called the \"Master Antioxidant\"? 02:43 | Mechanisms: Tyrosinase inhibition and skin whitening 03:16 | The Stability Struggle: Why pH and temperature matter 06:18 | Half-life study: How quickly does it degrade in your products? 08:12 | Gold Standard Age Booster: Tactical hyperpigmentation tool 08:40 | Does it actually work? Reviewing topical clinical studies 12:35 | Study Deep Dive: 0.5% GSH vs. placebo on Indonesian women 17:36 | Oxidized Glutathione (GSSG): Is a more stable version better? Product Shoutout: Double Play Retinol Face and Eye Treatment:https://chemistconfessions.com/products/double-play-retinol-face-eye-treatment Enrichment Content: Sunscreen Layering Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ0Dlb0WXvc Do We Absorb Sunscreen Filters into Our Bloodstreams? https://chemistconfessions.com/blogs/controversy-corner-do-we-absorb-sunscreen-filters-into-our-bloodstreams Follow us: IG: / chemist.confessions INTERWEB: https://chemistconfessions.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@chemistconfes... Skincare questions for the podcast? Leave your question in the comments and it could be featured in our next episode! #chemistconfessions #skincarescience #chemistconfessionspodcast #skincarehack","meta_description":"WE HEARD YOU! We explore the science behind one of the most requested and hyped ingredients skincare sector: glutathione. We break down what this \"master…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2071,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/chemist-confessions-880199/episodes/165-we-are-finally-talking-about-this-ingredient-glutathione/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemist-confessions-880199/165-we-are-finally-talking-about-this-ingredient-glutathione.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}