11 Vitamins That Actually Will Give You Healthier Hair, Skin, And Nails, Say Experts
Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's...biotin.
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When it comes to taking care of your hair, skin, and nails, having a solid routine in place to ensure the health of all three is key. But sometimes a little boost is needed in the form of a vitamin or supplement. That said, there's minimal evidence suggesting that taking a daily pill or gummy can actually improve the appearance of the hair and skin, and the FDA doesn't regulate supplements for safety or effectiveness before they hit the shelves.
Still, there are certain ingredients you can look for in a product—things like collagen, keratin, and biotin, as well as vitamins A, D, and E—that have some legit, backed-by-science results.
Meet Our Experts: Azza Halim, MD, a board-certified dermatologist, Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, Dendy Engelman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City, Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale New Haven Hospital, Oma Agbai, MD, a Sacramento-based board-certified dermatologist
And if you're struggling with hair loss and weak nails, you don't have to stock multiple vitamins and supplements. "Haircare and skincare have nutritional similarities," says Dendy Engelman, MD, a dermatologist in New York City. And when it comes to the health of both, one of the most important components is biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin that helps improve the physical infrastructure of keratin. Vitamins A, C, and D are also important, as all three play a role in collagen production, growth, and repair.
Ahead, a few leading dermatologists share with us which types of hair, skin, and nails vitamins are actually worth taking.
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