Publicly available information regarding the corporate history of Glutax is limited. Unlike major multinational cosmetics companies, the brand does not publish a comprehensive corporate history, founding date, founder biography, or detailed ownership records on its consumer-facing website.

The Dermedical Skin Sciences website presents GLUTAX as an Italian skincare line and lists an address in Noverasco di Opera, Milan [2]. It frames the brand around biotechnology, cellular formulations, skin regeneration, and radiance [2]. Conversely, the Philippine-facing Glutax operation markets the products primarily as glutathione beauty and wellness items, featuring online ordering, nationwide delivery, and clinic-oriented usage information [1]. Due to this distinction, it is inaccurate to assume all products sold under the Glutax name are manufactured by a single entity without verifying specific product packaging.

The Philippine Glutax site currently identifies several major products in its lineup [1].

Glutax 5GS Micro

5GS Micro is one of the brand’s principal glutathione products. The Philippine website currently lists this item at ₱3,990 [1].

Glutax 5GS Micro Advance

5GS Micro Advance is offered in a 12-vial package and is positioned as one of the brand’s bestselling formulations [1]. The current listed price on the Philippine site is ₱7,490 [1].

Glutax 2000GS Recombined White

2000GS Recombined White is a higher-end formulation within the Philippine product lineup. The site currently lists it at ₱8,490 [1].

Glutax 2500GS Elixir Essence

2500GS Elixir Essence is another premium formulation, currently listed at ₱9,490 on the Philippine site [1].

Capsule products

Glutax also retails non-injectable products, including 4000GS Cell Rejuvenation Capsule and ReCombined Capsule 60s. Both are listed among the product offerings on the Philippine site [1].

Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant produced by the human body. Glutax utilizes glutathione as the central ingredient in many of its products and builds its marketing around antioxidant and cosmetic effects. The brand’s Philippine website promotes three broad benefit categories:

• Skin brightening: Products are marketed to achieve a brighter, lighter, and more radiant complexion.
• Antioxidant and wellness support: Glutax associates glutathione with protection against oxidative stress and general wellness.
• Detoxification: The brand markets glutathione as supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.

These points represent Glutax’s marketing claims rather than independent clinical evidence establishing that every claimed effect applies to every Glutax product.

A distinguishing characteristic of Glutax is its association with injectable glutathione products. The Philippine Glutax user guide specifies that administration should be performed exclusively by an IV-certified professional. It further advises against use during pregnancy or breastfeeding and for individuals with certain heart or kidney conditions.

Injectable glutathione entails different medical considerations compared to ordinary cosmetic creams or dietary supplements due to the route of administration.

Glutax is strongly associated with the skin-brightening and skin-lightening market. The Philippine website explicitly describes its products as helping users achieve “glowing and lighter skin,” stating that certain formulations containing additional boosters are intended to produce faster skin-lightening results [1]. Consequently, the brand occupies a position between beauty and wellness branding and aesthetic-clinic products, rather than functioning solely as a conventional skincare company.

Some higher-end GLUTAX products utilize terminology involving recombined stem cells, cellular regeneration, DNA/RNA, peptides, collagen, and other biotechnology-related ingredients. For example, published information for GLUTAX 2000000GX describes a formulation containing DNA/RNA-related ingredients, collagen, selenium, recombined stem-cell components, and glutathione [2].

However, terms such as “stem cell,” “DNA/RNA,” “cell rejuvenation,” or “cellular regeneration” describe the formulation and marketing language used for particular products. They should not automatically be interpreted as proof that a product provides clinically demonstrated stem-cell therapy.

Product authenticity is a significant issue surrounding the GLUTAX name. Dermedical Skin Sciences has published a Fake Product Alert stating that counterfeit GLUTAX products have appeared on the market [2]. The company identifies certain products as unauthorized and provides a list of products it considers authentic [2].

Consumers purchasing Glutax products through third-party sellers are advised to exercise caution regarding packaging, product names, seller reputation, batch information, and verification mechanisms. Dermedical also provides an online product-validation system through its website [2].

Glutax maintains an established online sales presence in the Philippines. Customers can place orders through the website, telephone, or Facebook Messenger. Delivery options cover Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, alongside international shipping. The website also states that Glutax is used by clinics nationwide, though this is a claim made by the brand rather than an independently verified market-share statistic.

As of the current information available on the Philippine Glutax website, listed prices include the following examples [1]:

• 5GS Micro: ₱3,990
• 5GS Micro Advance (12 vials): ₱7,490
• 2000GS Recombined White: ₱8,490
• 2500GS Elixir Essence: ₱9,490
• 4000GS Cell Rejuvenation Capsule: ₱3,490

Prices and availability are subject to change and should be regarded as current website listings rather than permanent retail prices [1].

Glutax operates in a specialized aesthetic wellness and glutathione market rather than competing primarily with conventional facial skincare brands. Its overall positioning follows a trajectory from glutathione and antioxidant beauty to skin brightening, anti-aging, and the aesthetic clinic market. Key branding concepts include:

• Skin radiance and lightening
• Antioxidants and anti-aging
• Detoxification
• Cellular rejuvenation and collagen
• Recombined and stem-cell formulations
• Professional aesthetic use

Marketing claims regarding glutathione should not be confused with established medical indications. Injectable glutathione for cosmetic skin lightening remains a medically controversial area. The Philippine Glutax site acknowledges that injectable products should be administered by qualified professionals and provides contraindication warnings.

Consumers must distinguish between the brand’s marketing claims, the specific ingredients of a product, clinical evidence for glutathione, regulatory approval for specific uses, and the safety of injectable administration. These factors are not interchangeable. Corporate history, ownership, manufacturing arrangements, regulatory status, and independent clinical evidence for Glutax are not sufficiently documented in public sources to be stated as established facts.

1. Glutax Bestselling Glutathione
2. Italy’s top manufacturer of skin care solutions