Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Launches New Cosmetic Ingredient "GlutaLuxe®" Focusing on Supersulfur Molecules
Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences has launched "GlutaLuxe®," a new cosmetic ingredient focusing on supersulfur molecules, for corporate clients. Developed through 10 years of research and the integration of VC60 Bio Research in 2024, the product is expected to offer high moisturizing and skin elasticity-enhancing effects.
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Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Koji Shimizu) launched "GlutaLuxe®," a cosmetic ingredient formulated with a glutathione derivative, nationwide on May 1, 2026. This product is provided as a cosmetic raw material (for professional use) for corporate customers such as cosmetic manufacturers.
Our company has been a raw material manufacturer producing glutathione since 1968. In 2017, we began focusing on and researching "bisglutathionetrisulfide," one of the supersulfur molecules that have gained increasing attention in recent years. After approximately 10 years of research, we successfully developed it as a cosmetic ingredient.
One of the significant factors that accelerated this development was the integration of Vitamin C60 Bio Research Co., Ltd. (VC60), a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, in 2024. The abundant knowledge in the cosmetic field and unique technologies possessed by VC60, combined with our company's long-cultivated expertise as a glutathione raw material manufacturer, accelerated the research of glutathione derivatives, leading to the successful development of "GlutaLuxe®."
[New Product Overview]
Product Name: GlutaLuxe®
Ingredients: Bisglutathionetrisulfide, Glycine, Alanine, Serine
Release Date: May 1, 2026
■ What is GlutaLuxe®?
GlutaLuxe® is a co-crystal of the cosmetic ingredient name "bisglutathionetrisulfide" and "glycine," "alanine," and "serine," which has high water solubility. By combining amino acids, high moisturizing effects are also expected, making it applicable to a wide range of products.
■ Focusing on Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism (Sulfur Respiration) Using Sulfur
Bisglutathionetrisulfide is classified as a "supersulfur molecule," a substance in which multiple sulfur atoms are linked. Supersulfur molecules have been reported to be involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism using sulfur. An approach focused on this aspect of energy metabolism is expected to create an environment that supports skin renewal and firmness. Sulfur respiration is one of the oldest energy metabolisms believed to have existed since the beginning of life, and as a mechanism that has sustained life to the present day, it is once again attracting attention in the field of modern dermatology.
■ Glutathione Derivative "Bisglutathionetrisulfide"
Bisglutathionetrisulfide is a glutathione derivative that contains two molecules of glutathione in its structure. While glutathione can sometimes have a sulfur-derived odor in aqueous solutions, it has been confirmed that bisglutathionetrisulfide has almost no odor in aqueous solutions.
■ Evaluation of Skin Effects of Products Containing "Bisglutathionetrisulfide" (Testing Institute: SOUKEN Co., Ltd.)
To evaluate the effect of products containing 1% "bisglutathionetrisulfide" on the skin, a clinical trial was conducted on 20 women, who applied it to their entire face twice a day, morning and evening, for 28 days.
As a result, compared to before application, skin moisture content increased by 39% as measured by a corneometer*1, and skin elasticity increased by 16% as measured by a cutometer*2.
Note that this research is basic research on cosmetic raw materials and is not intended to verify the efficacy of products containing bisglutathionetrisulfide.
*1: Corneometer: A device used to measure the amount of moisture contained on the skin's surface.
*2: Cutometer: A device that gently pulls the skin and measures elasticity from its return.
This product suggests the potential to contribute to maintaining skin hydration and improving elasticity, and is expected to create new value. This product was announced at "in-cosmetics Global," the world's largest exhibition for cosmetic ingredients, held in Paris, France, from April 14, 2026.
Our company has been a raw material manufacturer producing glutathione since 1968. In 2017, we began focusing on and researching "bisglutathionetrisulfide," one of the supersulfur molecules that have gained increasing attention in recent years. After approximately 10 years of research, we successfully developed it as a cosmetic ingredient.
One of the significant factors that accelerated this development was the integration of Vitamin C60 Bio Research Co., Ltd. (VC60), a cosmetic ingredient manufacturer, in 2024. The abundant knowledge in the cosmetic field and unique technologies possessed by VC60, combined with our company's long-cultivated expertise as a glutathione raw material manufacturer, accelerated the research of glutathione derivatives, leading to the successful development of "GlutaLuxe®."
[New Product Overview]
Product Name: GlutaLuxe®
Ingredients: Bisglutathionetrisulfide, Glycine, Alanine, Serine
Release Date: May 1, 2026
■ What is GlutaLuxe®?
GlutaLuxe® is a co-crystal of the cosmetic ingredient name "bisglutathionetrisulfide" and "glycine," "alanine," and "serine," which has high water solubility. By combining amino acids, high moisturizing effects are also expected, making it applicable to a wide range of products.
■ Focusing on Mitochondrial Energy Metabolism (Sulfur Respiration) Using Sulfur
Bisglutathionetrisulfide is classified as a "supersulfur molecule," a substance in which multiple sulfur atoms are linked. Supersulfur molecules have been reported to be involved in mitochondrial energy metabolism using sulfur. An approach focused on this aspect of energy metabolism is expected to create an environment that supports skin renewal and firmness. Sulfur respiration is one of the oldest energy metabolisms believed to have existed since the beginning of life, and as a mechanism that has sustained life to the present day, it is once again attracting attention in the field of modern dermatology.
■ Glutathione Derivative "Bisglutathionetrisulfide"
Bisglutathionetrisulfide is a glutathione derivative that contains two molecules of glutathione in its structure. While glutathione can sometimes have a sulfur-derived odor in aqueous solutions, it has been confirmed that bisglutathionetrisulfide has almost no odor in aqueous solutions.
■ Evaluation of Skin Effects of Products Containing "Bisglutathionetrisulfide" (Testing Institute: SOUKEN Co., Ltd.)
To evaluate the effect of products containing 1% "bisglutathionetrisulfide" on the skin, a clinical trial was conducted on 20 women, who applied it to their entire face twice a day, morning and evening, for 28 days.
As a result, compared to before application, skin moisture content increased by 39% as measured by a corneometer*1, and skin elasticity increased by 16% as measured by a cutometer*2.
Note that this research is basic research on cosmetic raw materials and is not intended to verify the efficacy of products containing bisglutathionetrisulfide.
*1: Corneometer: A device used to measure the amount of moisture contained on the skin's surface.
*2: Cutometer: A device that gently pulls the skin and measures elasticity from its return.
This product suggests the potential to contribute to maintaining skin hydration and improving elasticity, and is expected to create new value. This product was announced at "in-cosmetics Global," the world's largest exhibition for cosmetic ingredients, held in Paris, France, from April 14, 2026.