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10 Supplements for Beautiful Skin, Hair and Nails

Posted by Alexandra C. | Wednesday April 18, 201225 comments


Ever since Mandy let us in on her beauty secret for soft and clear skin (i.e. cod liver oil), I've been scouring magazines and the internet to find out all I can about vitamins, supplements and other healthy items that all help you look your most beautiful! 
 
It came as a surprise to me that so many of the vitamins I see every week in the grocery or drug store are also very beneficial to your skin, hair or nails. What's great about these supplements is that they are multi-purpose and have advantages besides making your hair or nails nice and strong; often they help keep your body in tip top shape as well! Remember that some of these supplements are a stand in for getting the vitamin or mineral from food. I like to try and eat all my vitamins naturally but I'm not always so on the ball (especially when it comes to Omega 3s or any fatty acid) so a supplement provides me with everything I need, so I'm not up until midnight making enough salmon to last me the week. 
 
Of course, like all health related matters, it's always best to consult a physician before taking anything and to make sure you are taking the recommended dosage. 


1. Biotin (C$8.99) is great for keeping your hair (including eyebrows and lashes) and nails strong and healthy. In fact, a biotin deficiency can cause nail breakages or hair loss. You can also find biotin in swiss chard or liver.

2. Cod Liver Oil (US$28.44), as seen on Beauty Editor, is amazing for keeping your skin hydrated, soft and supple!

3. Milk Thistle (C$17.49) is used primarily to maintain a healthy liver but also said to help improve skin's appearance by reducing redness, inflammation and softening the skin.

4. Murad Pure Skin Clarifying Dietary Supplement (US$43.00) helps to reduce blemishes and also helps to promote healthier skin in the long term. 

5. Phyto Phytophanere Dietary Supplement (C$79.00) promises fortify hair and nails with a combination of vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidents. 
 

1. Zinc supplements (C$3.99) are part of making your inside healthy (metabolizing proteins and fats, working to maintain the immune system) but also aid in making your outside healthy too! It's said to contain antioxidant properties to help slow down the aging process and also help to generally give you clearer skin. You can also find zinc in foods like oyster, lobster and many red meats. 

2. Perfectil Platinum (US$80.00) has a cult following in the UK, this supplement is made for mature skin to keep it looking youthful and glowing. It contains collagen and herbal extracts to regenerate and protect your skin. 

3. I first heard about Perfect Skin (C$38.98) after watching this video where it received rave reviews. (Sidenote: Also check out this video about a diet for glowing skin) It's anti-inflammatory and clears your skin. The name pretty much says it all!

4. Meiji Amino Collagen (US$39.00) is a powder that you stir into a liquid, being collagen it helps to improve the skin's elasticity and prevent wrinkles. 

5. Grape seed oil (US$8.67), among many other oils, is high in alpha linoleic acid. It is chock full of antioxidants for your skin. Topically, it's also a great item to have for any DIY beauty projects you might be doing since it's so moisturizing. 
 
Do you take supplements, vitamins? What do you think of adding a powder or capsule to your diet?
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on April 18, 2012  GoneBatty  3,196 said:

This is wonderful! I am bringing this list to my next doctor's appointment to see what is safe for me to take and at what dosage.

on April 18, 2012  pinnkels  918 said:

For the past 3 months I have taken Zinc and Green Omega3 capsules and they have made a huge difference in my skin! Give those a try if you have acne prone skin because not only did it help greatly with my breakouts, they made my hair super soft, bouncy, and shiny too :)

on April 18, 2012  abcder  810 said:


Cod liver oil has always worked for me since I was a little girl.

on April 18, 2012  Bren  25,851 said:

@Becky I was taking Silica and it works wonder for hair and skin...I am anemic as well from lack of Iron.....But I found it to be so expensive(the gel Silica's on the market that are taken from quartz) that's why I switched to the horsetail herb its loaded with Silica but so much cheaper for me to steep and make myself.

on April 18, 2012  Becky  13,128 said:

I'm going to print this out and take it with me when i go see my doctor next. Do any of you guys take Iron supplements? I'm severely iron deficient and am on the pills my entire life. I tried iron injections but they didn't work very well (sorta backfired!) anyways.. I'm experiencing SEVERE hair loss so I'm putting myself back on the pill (i hate taking it so keep going off it). I'm thinking of adding Cod Liver and Biotin to the mix after reading this article.

Iron, cod liver oil and biotin. That combo should make me gorgeous, eh? lol :) Do you girls know of any "multi" vitamin that contains cod liver oil and biotin?

Also, have you girls heard of Silica? Have any of you tried it? Is it good / bad / worth it or not at all?

on April 18, 2012  Bren  25,851 said:

@Takoda:If your looking for something for your skin...I get horsetail herb it is the highest in Silica in plant form and its excellent for your skin...I buy it in bulk from my local health food store about the equivalent to make enough for a week it only costs me a little over a dollar(very cheap!)Its really good for you and also has a calming effect on the nerves...I steep the herb in boiling water and then strain and drink a glass a day.I cant believe how its improved my skin!

on April 18, 2012  MizzRobin  13,788 said:

I have always been a big fan of Biotin and Cod Liver Oil as well as a multivitamin and vitamin D (especially in the winter months). Great article :)

on April 18, 2012  takoda  28,648 said:

No worries Alex, thanks for the advice. You're always so helpful!

on April 18, 2012  sirenstarlight  7,239 said:

I love cod liver oil!
I think i'm going to have to start loving Biotin now too :P
Winter was hard on my hands/nails! :P

on April 18, 2012  AlexJC  50 said:

@Takoda, As I mentioned, before taking anything I would always check with your doctor first because you can never be too safe and they might give you a different recommended dosage. With the vitamins and minerals, in my own opinion, I don't think you need to be worried about taking them all together though yes, I agree that it would be hard to see which one is working. For supplements though, because they are a mixture of things I would double check on the ingredients and ask a physician to make sure. Some of these supplements already may contain a vitamin so it wouldn't make sense to take both at the same time. I hope that helps, I feel like I rambled on for a little bit in the middle there, sorry haah!

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