EL TESSA Glutathione Serum for Pigmentation

• Glutathione is an antioxidant that helps even out tone and soften the look of dark spots and dullness.
• Fresher, brighter-looking skin by week 4; more even tone by week 8 to 12.
• Clear movement on pigmentation takes 4 to 6 months of consistent use with sunscreen.
• Featherlight and gentle enough for all skin types; layers with the rest of your routine.

Glutathione is the brightening ingredient everyone in Pakistan has heard of and almost nobody has been told the truth about. So, the truth first, then the serum.

Topically, glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that helps even out skin tone and soften the look of dark spots and dullness. Used consistently, it lends skin a clearer, more luminous quality. What it does not do (in any serum, drip or pill, whatever the influencer said) is change your God-given complexion. We make that distinction because a brand that lies about the destination will lie about the road too.

The EL TESSA Glutathione Serum delivers the honest version: a featherlight glutathione serum that layers well with everything else in your routine and quietly, steadily works on unevenness.

Uneven tone, sun-marked skin, post-acne spots, and complexions that have gone flat and tired-looking. All skin types. It's one of the gentlest brightening actives there is, and a good first step for anyone nervous about acids.

Morning and/or evening, press 3 to 4 drops onto your clean face before moisturizer. Daily sunscreen is what locks in the result. Without it, the sun re-creates pigment faster than the serum can soften it.

Fresher, brighter-looking skin by week four. More even tone by week eight to twelve. Clear movement on pigmentation over four to six months of consistent use.

• Patch-test for 24 hours before first use.
• Introduce one new active at a time.
• Full ingredient list is printed on the carton and is being added to this page.
• A cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.

30ml. Free delivery across Pakistan, pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay - secure checkout by Stripe) or pay on delivery (COD) - available in Pakistan only, 7-day returns on unopened items.

• Made by EL TESSA (Private) Limited, a skincare and beauty-care manufacturer and global distributor based in Lahore, Pakistan, with Korean formulations and manufacturing in Korea, China and Pakistan.
• Every pack ships sealed, with batch details printed on the pack.
• Pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay) and save 10%, or pay on delivery (COD) - Pakistan only.
• Orders confirmed before 4:00 PM (PKT) on a working day are dispatched the same day.
• Free delivery anywhere in Pakistan. 7-day returns on unopened items.

Complete your routine: add the SPF 60+ Sunblock and Glow Skincare Set.

Is this glutathione serum good for oily skin?

Yes. It suits all skin types, oily skin included, and it absorbs quickly without feeling heavy or sticky. Glutathione is also one of the gentlest brightening actives there is, so it is a good first step if stronger actives like acids make you nervous. As with any new product, patch-test for 24 hours before first use.

Will this serum change my natural skin tone?

No, and we would rather tell you that plainly than sell you a story. No serum, drip or pill changes your God-given complexion. What glutathione does do, used consistently, is even out tone and soften the look of dark spots, dullness and post-acne marks, for a clearer, more luminous version of your own skin.

When will I see results from a glutathione serum?

The honest timeline: fresher, brighter-looking skin by week four, more even tone by week eight to twelve, and clear movement on pigmentation over four to six months of consistent use. Anyone promising faster than that is promising more than glutathione can deliver.

Is this the original product or a copy?

Every bottle we send is genuine, sealed and batch-fresh. We do not deal in loose or repacked stock. If the seal is broken on arrival, do not use it; contact us and we will sort it out under our 7-day return policy on unopened items.

How long does delivery take in Pakistan?

Delivery is free anywhere in Pakistan and takes 2 to 3 working days in major cities, 3 to 5 working days elsewhere, up to 7 in remote areas. You will receive tracking details once your order ships.

How can I pay?

You can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, Apple Pay - secure checkout by Stripe) or pay on delivery (COD) - available in Pakistan only, so you pay only when the parcel is in your hands. Nothing is required upfront.

Can I use this serum with vitamin C or retinol?

The serum is featherlight and designed to layer well with the rest of your routine. Our one rule: introduce one new active at a time, so if your skin reacts you know why. If you already use vitamin C or retinol comfortably, add this gradually and watch how your skin responds.

Do I need to wear sunscreen with this serum?

Yes. Daily sunscreen is what locks in the result. Without it, the sun re-creates pigment faster than the serum can soften it, and you will be working against yourself. Think of the sunscreen as half the product.

How long will one 30ml bottle last?

A full application is only 3 to 4 drops, so the bottle goes further than its size suggests. Exactly how far depends on your hand and on whether you use it once or twice a day, so we would rather not quote a tidy number we cannot stand behind. What we can say is that extra drops do not work faster; they only empty the bottle before week eight, which is where the tone change starts to show.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

Glutathione is about as gentle as brightening actives get, which is exactly why we recommend it to people wary of acids. Still, every skin is different: patch-test for 24 hours first, and introduce it on its own rather than alongside other new products. It is a cosmetic product for external use, not a medicine.

Can I use the Glutathione Serum if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Please ask your doctor first. We cannot assess your health, and some skincare ingredients are not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Take the ingredient list printed on the pack to your doctor before you start.

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