Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails Commercial 2017

Christine Giordano

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 we can understand when a little boost is needed in the form of a vitamin or supplement. According to a 2018 consumer spending report, hair, skin, and nail vitamins will total 6.8 billion in sales by 2024 — and that's not exactly hard to believe given all of the influencers we've seen on social media in recent years attempting to sell us supplements that promise healthy nails, smoother skin, and thicker, runway model hair.

With that said though, there's very minimal evidence out there 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, so it doesn't hurt to turn a side eye to products that boast these claims. They won't necessarily do what they claim to do...or might not even contain the ingredients they say they do. (And honestly, you're better off getting most of these vitamins and minerals from food.)

Still, if you're looking for a hair, skin, and nail vitamin to add to your daily routine, the main ingredients you should look for in each product are those like collagen, keratin, and biotin, as well as vitamins A, D, and E. There are plenty of vitamins out there that have some legit (backed by science!) results, so it may also help to seek out those formulas as well. Ahead, a few leading dermatologists share with us which types of hair, skin, and nails vitamins are actually worth taking.

1 Olly Undeniable Beauty Multivitamin Gummies

Aside from the fact that it tastes delicious, this vitamin contains keratin, biotin, and vitamin C, all of which are known ingredients for healthy hair, skin, and nail growth. Additionally, it features vitamins A & E, manganese, selenium, and zinc, which, according to dermatologist Dr. Azza Halim, M.D., are "all necessary for collagen production, fat and protein metabolism as well as antioxidant benefits."

2 Biotin by Nature's Bounty, Vitamin Supplement

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You probably recognize this supplement because it's like the granddaddy of all beauty supplements. "Biotin (a form of vitamin B) is important for the energy production that many enzymes need," says New York City dermatologist Debra Jaliman, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine. Basically, it helps your body convert the foods you eat into energy more efficiently. In doing so, it helps your hair, skin, and nails grow (a.k.a. fewer brittle nails and split ends). Just be sure to tell your doctor that you're taking it—biotin is known to mess with some lab test results.

3 Nutrafol Women

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$79.00

This clinically tested supplement combines biotin with botanicals like vitamin E, ashwagandha, biocurcumin, keratin, and resveratrol to rebalance the stress hormones that can cause hair loss, combat the inflammation that interrupts hair growth, and fight free-radical damage, says New York City dermatologist Dendy Engelman, M.D.

In essence, it both addresses some of the biggest causes of hair loss while making the hair that grows stronger and healthier. However, if you have hair loss because of an active disease or cancer treatment, Nutrafol won't help you there. And you shouldn't take it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

4 Viviscal Hair Supplements

Another supplement that combines biotin with vitamins and minerals, Viviscal looks to iron, vitamin C, niacin, and zinc for clinically tested additions that are shown to support the growth of fuller, shinier hair, as well as stronger nails, says Deanne Mraz Robinson, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale New Haven Hospital. It's a comparable (but more affordable) alternative to Nutrafol and similarly helps promote healthier hair growth.

5 Pure Encapsulations Hair/Skin/Nails Ultra

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$40.20

Alongside nutrients like collagen and keratin, which are essential for the health of hair, skin, and nails, these vitamins also contain hyaluronic acid to promote skin hydration.

6 L-Cysteine with Vitamins B-6 and C

If you want to fight weakened hair, skin, and nails all at the same time, cystine is your MVP. This amino acid helps build the fibrous protein known as keratin that is crucial to strengthening the structure of all three, says Jaliman.

It's also unique in that it creates disulfide bonds, which aid in retaining moisture and keeping keratin together (translation: you'll notice less dryness, too). Cystine also helps your body metabolize biotin, meaning it'll be better equipped to convert your food into energy and nutrients.

7 Vitamin A

Are your hair, skin, and nails feeling super dry and brittle? Vitamin A can come to the rescue, since cells use this essential vitamin to produce the oil that keeps areas like the scalp and skin moisturized, says Engleman, while also stimulating fibroblasts (skin tissue cells) that help keep the complexion firm and healthy.

Other vitamin A benefits include better vision, a stronger immune system, and reduced risk of heart disease.

8 Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+

This multivitamin created specifically with women 18 and older in mind was formulated with nine nutrients, including folate (the active form of folic acid, which is known for promoting healthy hair growth), vitamin E (which can repair damaged skin), and vitamin B12 (which can reduce the appearance of dull skin).

9 Country Life Maxi Hair, Skin, and Nail Vitamins with Biotin

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$19.71

This rejuvenating multivitamin includes vitamins A, C, E, folate, B6, B12, and more, but it also contains organic sulfur.

"Organic sulfur provides the body with natural building blocks for healthy hair growth," Sacramento-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Oma Agbai, M.D., previously told us.

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Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nails Commercial 2017

Source: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/g22628870/best-vitamins-hair-skin-nails/

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