We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.
The Best Hair, Skin And Nail Supplements And Vitamins Worth A Spot In Your Beauty Routine
Elevate your beauty regime from the inside out.
We all know that beauty isn't simply skin deep, but the idea couldn't be more relevant thanks to a new breed of supplements designed to nourish your skin, hair and nails from the inside out.
With a highly concentrated mix of B and D vitamins, and ingestible ingredients like bio-marine collagen, zinc and biotin to name but a few, these unassuming capsules promise to combat everything from bendy nails to thin hair, oily roots to wrinkles and rough texture - great when you take into consideration the belief that topical products only address 20% of skin, according to specialists.
The latest health crazed diets might not be all they crack up to be when it comes to skin and hair health. Nutritional Therapist and Gut Health Specialist, Eve Kalinik, believes that ‘any diet that is too extreme or restrictive has the potential to have a negative effect on the quality of hair. Plus, the negative knock on effect that this can have on hormones can also manifest itself in hair loss.'
Check out the best hair, skin and nail vitamins to curate a well-rounded supplement routine ready to boost your beauty from the inside out.
Augustinus Bader is the crème de la crème when it comes to perfecting scientific skincare formulations, so we were pretty excited when we learnt they were launching their first supplement. Each sachet is packed full of prebiotics, probiotics, adaptogens, anti-oxidants, and a whole host of powerful vitamins, specifically formulated with a biodelivery system that ensures your body actually absorbs the nutrients as opposed to it going to waste. The results? A reduction in fine lines, a radiant complexion and increased firmness. We'll take 10, please.
Collagen might be getting a good rep thanks to the plumping, firming and all-round rejuvenating effect it has on our skin, but we can sometimes forget that collagen carries great benefits for the health of our nails and hair too. This Marine Collagen Powder from Vida Glow comes in five delicious flavours, all you need to do is stir a sachet into your drink and go.
Nourished - £29.99 a month
It seems like a no-brainer to create supplements with a personalised approach, especially when we're so invested with the beauty products we chose. Nourished create 3D printed gummies that sideline the hard-to-swallow nature of normal supplements and are individual to each person. All you have to do is answer a quick quiz on your lifestyle choices and what you want to achieve, choose a flavour, and voila. Personalised (and rather tasty) supplements straight to your door.
There are a multitude of reasons that we start to lose volume in our hair, from lifestyle changes to fluctuating hormones, and the fix isn't always quick. We were however suitably impressed by The Nue Co's hair growth supplement, whose clinical studies not only showed increased thickness in existing hair and less shedding, but stronger growth in patches that were previously sparse.
Carrying on FaceGym's line of skincare innovations is their first supplement, Active Blast. Not what you might expect, these freeze-dried vegan collagen spheres are designed to be added to your water-based serum and applied to the skin topically for best absorption. We love that the quickly apparent results (glowy, smooth-textured skin for days) make them perfect to use in preparation for a special event.
Sometimes a heavy weekend can hit you with the kind of tiredness where even three back-to-back Pret coffees don't touch the sides. The good news is, Biocol Labs have put over 40 years of expertise into their plant-based ampoules, combining magnesium, ginseng, and a cocktail of vitamins to seriously improve your energy levels. Dilute into your morning beverage or stir into your breakfast (note, this works better with yoghurt than it does toast) and face the week ahead with a new lease of life.
Detoxing sounds like hard work doesn't it? Days (or a week) of juices, exercise and little else. Withdrawal symptoms. NO COFFEE. We like the sound of this instead: a daily pill powered by 13 detoxifying ingredients to cleanse the body, fill it with nutrients and defend with antioxidants. And a happy body means happy skin, hair and nails. Hold the juice diet, thanks.
Drinking collagen isn't for everyone (especially since some of the early options were barely palatable) but this berry flavoured daily drink not only tastes nice, but has one of the best formulas. The vegan blend not only targets skin health (with fruit-based vitamins) but also harnessing bio-fermented ingredients to nourish the gut.
BOTANYCL Botanycl Clear Skin Supplement | SkinClear Elixir Vegan Vitamins for Women | Saw Palmetto, Coconut Oil, & Vitamins C & A as Beta-Carotene | 60 Plant-Based & Easy-Swallow Skin Care Complexion Capsules
BOTANYCL Botanycl Clear Skin Supplement | SkinClear Elixir Vegan Vitamins for Women | Saw Palmetto, Coconut Oil, & Vitamins C & A as Beta-Carotene | 60 Plant-Based & Easy-Swallow Skin Care Complexion Capsules
If oily skin is your issue, this could be a solution. Formulated specifically to help keep skin clear and calm, the Saw Palmetto Berry Extract is the key ingredient to keep sebum and spots at bay. Even if oily skin isn't your main issue, this is a great option for anyone looking for a vegan skin supplement.
Describing this as a 'suckable supplement' might sound a bit weird, but that is kind of spot on... A hybrid of a supplement, mouthwash and breath mint, this refreshes your mouth and supports the good bacteria inside it with a blend of gum and tooth friendly vitamins.
If there's one person that knows about good skin it's facialist to the stars and the woman behind Meghan Markle's wedding skin, Sarah Chapman. Treat your skin from the inside out whilst you're sleeping with Chapman's overnight supplement duo. This two part system is formulated with 26 micro nutrients to help hydrate and nourish skin whilst also encouraging a relaxing eight hours rest. Did someone say beauty sleep?
Klorane are all about improving the quality of your hair by harnessing the power of nature and their keratin capsules do just that. Take one capsule with water each morning and let the blend of keratin, zinc, vitamins and selenium get to work on strengthening your hair and nails.
Votary Super Glow Skin Nutrition Food Supplement - £35
Votary is famous for harnessing the power of seed extracts to boost their skincare, and this is no different. Formulated to work alongside your skincare, but from within, the blend of vitamins (such as vitamin A to help cells repair and C as an antioxidant) and seeds is like a natural, glow-boosting cocktail for your skin.
Vitabiotics Perfectil Haircrush Gummies - £24
Tasty, vegan and more affordable that many hair supplements, these gummies contain zinc, biotin and selenium to strengthen not only your hair, but your nails and skin too. A whole host of other vitamins means it works even harder as your daily multivitamin too.
OSKIA MSM Bio-Plus - £66
Harnessing the UK-based brand's hero ingredient, MSM (a naturally-occurring form of sulphur that boost skin cells) this daily supplement helps to improve skin structure, as well as strengthening hair and nails.
Hair Gain Hair Gummies - £29.99
You can use all the right shampoos and products, but sometimes a little help from within is required to boost healthy hair growth. These (actually quite tasty) gummies aim to stimulate the molecules in the follicles to give hair growth a hefty push. Their clinical study data is pretty impressive as well: 86% of users noticed a significant improvement in their hair.
The Nue Co. Skin Hydrator - £30
Repairing your skin barrier is important in maintaining a bouncy, healthy complexion, and these supplements are made to do just that. A blend of collagen, aloe vera, hyaluronic acid and ceramides will work to supercharge the hydration in your skin, meaning things will look and feel smoother, firmer, better.
Heaven by Deborah Mitchell Inner Age Defiance - £37
We all know about hyaluronic acid by now right? RIGHT? Well that moisturising, hydration-boosting skincare ingredient can also work from the inside. Naturally occurring in the body, it decreases as we age, so a little boost via these supplements will help to restore hydration levels and improve overall condition of the skin.
Beauty Pie Perfect Daily supplements - £50 or £12.17 to Beauty Pie members
This multivitamin contains a mix of 22 nutrients, meaning not only will you be boosting overall health, but your skin, hair and nails will reap the benefits too. The inclusion of biotin, copper, zinc and iodine specifically mean great news for a healthier complexion and hair growth. A wonderful, all-in-one option.
Welleco The Super Elixir - £62.40
If it's good enough for Elle Macpherson, it's good enough for us. The original and the best powder beauty supplement The Super Elixir combines vitamins, Chinese herbs, enzymes, super-greens, and pre- and probiotics for an all over health boost.
ELLE Edit: 15 Of The Best Frizzy Hair Products
ELLE Edit: The Best Purple Shampoos
ELLE Edit: 11 Of The Best Fake Tans
ELLE Edit: The Best Hair Masks For All Hair Types