Confession time: it took me 28 years and nearly a decade into my career as a beauty journalist to actually be good at sticking to taking beauty supplements. Now, two years into my routine, my skin, hair and nails are thriving better than they have before. And given that I began my journey mid-pandemic I have been impressed by how well they truly work.
For me, the quality of my hair, skin and nails has to be the jumping-off point for any fun trends and styles I try so supplements ensure that I’m including all the vitamins and minerals that I need for the best baseline for my beauty obsession. However, the world of supplements is so oversaturated and as a consumer, it is daunting trying to figure out what works, what’s marketing fluff and what you need.
The first thing to note is that no one actually needs supplements. They aren’t the key to health and if they were you wouldn’t be able to buy them over the counter or at your favourite beauty retailer. But that doesn’t diminish the impact that they can have and the way they can improve your hair, skin and nails. The standout ingredients in supplements for each of these vary so it’s important to know what to look out for. “Zinc helps to support hair growth and increase the overall health of the hair,” says Lauren Dewsbury, senior research scientist at Vida Glow. “Evidence for biotin suggests that it can promote hair strength and thickness whilst helping with hair follicle health. Interestingly, one study reported more than 38% of healthy women complaining of hair loss had a biotin deficiency. A standout ingredient is organic pea sprout active anagain.”
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