A transdermal formulation which can be applied to the skin, body, face using a combination of glutathione, in the presence of a wide range of active components while increasing permeation of active antioxidant agents. A therapeutically effective amount creates in the patient (i) regulation of sleep, (ii) increased energy during awake periods, (iii) improved concentration during awake periods, (iv) reduction of facial wrinkles, and (v) reduction of joint and muscular pain with increases by at least 10 percent of the ability of skin to retain moisture and totally absorb the glutathione without requiring injection or oral supplementation of the glutathione.