When Beyonce appeared in vanity fair magazine with a whiter skin tone to the one she had in earlier desitny's child videos questions were raised. People accused her of altering her appearance by using skin whitening pills. But do skin whitening pills actually work? what is in them and are they safe?

The substance that she was accused of taking was a skin whitening pill containing glutathione. Glutathione has been described as the ultimate whitening agent because in larger doses it is almost guaranteed to whiten the skin. Glutathione is also an extremely effective antioxidant so taking skin whitening pills containing glutathione have been shown to be benificial for health, with the added side effect of skin whitening.

Glutathione skin whitening pills are very effective for skin whitening. The glutathione works by inhibiting melanin formation in the skin cells. Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and so by reducing the amount the skin will appear lighter.Other ways to whiten the skin inlcude topical skin whitening products such as Koijc acid and Hyroquinone.

Glutathione is a naturally produced from 3 non-essential amino acids in the body.Glutathione is found in the cells or nearly every living organism in the world and its primary role is as an antioxidant to remove toxins from the cells. Glutathione is regarded as being one of the strongest anitoxidant agents currently known in the world because it protects the body from a large number of illnesses and also cleanses the liver, destroys toxic free-radicals and helps the brain to function effectively.

For most people it takes 3 months of glutathion pill use to notice any changes in skin whitening. Over the 3 months the levels of glutathion will rise in the body system as it builds up a  high enough level for  body chemistry re-alignment. Once the foundation is built the whitening process can begin. This is why the whitening pills contain higher levels of glutathion so that the body can build up a sufficient amount. The whitening of the skin is a gradual process where it depends on your individual metabolism and body chemistry. After 2-3 months use you should notice that your skin seem whiter, shinier and healthier than before. You should also feel increased overall health and well being because of the increase in antioxidant abiltiy of your body. you should take whitening pills with a meal and try to avoid alcohol while using it. It is also imperitve to wear sun block while using whitening pills as they inhibit the melain production in the skin which is the skins natural barrier to UV sun rays.