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Anyone take a supplement to help their hair, nails and skin?

38 replies

HarrySnotter · 06/02/2019 20:12

If so, what do you take?

I eat pretty healthily and drink plenty of water, but my skin always seems to look knackered. I am knackered, but wondered if it's worth trying to give it a helping hand.

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CremeDeSudo · 06/02/2019 20:14

I used to take the Boots own brand one. I was taking it to help with my skin but the main difference for me was my hair grew quicker!

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HarrySnotter · 06/02/2019 20:18

Well I'm desperate to grow my hair too so that's a big plus. What was it called please?

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Goodynuf · 06/02/2019 20:19

B12 for energy. But Don't for nails and skin.

Goodynuf · 06/02/2019 20:19

Lol that was meant to be and vit D for nails and skin

CremeDeSudo · 06/02/2019 20:21

This one

www.boots.com/offers/boots-skin-hair-and-nails-180-tablets-10149709

Hope it works for you too! I may get some again actually as I'm growing mine again.

Original poster
HarrySnotter · 06/02/2019 20:21

www.boots.com/boots-skin-hair-and-nails-180-tablets-10149709

Is it this one @CremeDeSudo?

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unicornsarereal1 · 06/02/2019 20:21

Interested to hear what other people say!

I'm currently taking hair burst for my hair - but could do with some other help too

CremeDeSudo · 06/02/2019 20:21

Cross post 😁

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HarrySnotter · 06/02/2019 20:24

Ha ha thank you!

I read a review that said they can cause weight gain because they contain biotin, has anyone heard that?

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Sammysquiz · 06/02/2019 21:18

Biotin gave me terrible spots!

Bananajam · 08/02/2019 19:14

I've been trialling the seven seas perfect 7 renewal, I've got two months worth of tablets free. I've taken them for a month so far and can't see any difference. Maybe it needs a couple of months to really make you look younger and fresher but I wouldn't pay the £20+ myself. I usually take whatever cheap multivitamins are on offer!

FurryDogMother · 08/02/2019 19:17

I started taking Biotin when I thought I was losing hair - a couple of years ago now. My nails are now great, no hair loss, and skin is OK too. I've recently lost 3 stone, so not convinced about weight gain! I get mine from Amazon.

HunterHearstHelmsley · 08/02/2019 19:24

I use the Sainsburys own brand hair, skin and nails tabs. £3 a box.

My hair feels so much better already. Its been about 2 months.

XingMing · 08/02/2019 19:45

Just eat really well... please. Set a good model for your children, and you will all be healthier. Five or more portions of fruit/veg daily, non-refined carbs, quality proteins, oily fish twice a week (preferably more), sensible portions and none of you will be overweight, you will have great skin, nails and hair apart from hormonal issues/changes. T'ain't rocket science; it's just how humans are supposed to eat.

RuggyPeg · 09/02/2019 09:06

Ionicell from Victoria Health, which is a treasure trove of wonderful stuff!

Cookmysock1 · 09/02/2019 18:21

I use Biotin, it's fab, no problems with it, even my pubes are now luxuriant Grin

flowerycurtain · 09/02/2019 18:52

What Biotin do you all get please?

Cookmysock1 · 09/02/2019 19:40

I got mine from Holland and Barrett

DharmaInitiativeLady · 09/02/2019 19:49

Viviscal has done absolute wonders for me. Pricey though and there are fakes out there on eBay that won't work. I have it on subscription from Amazon

Corrag · 09/02/2019 20:03

Just eat really well... please. Set a good model for your children, and you will all be healthier. Five or more portions of fruit/veg daily, non-refined carbs, quality proteins, oily fish twice a week (preferably more), sensible portions and none of you will be overweight, you will have great skin, nails and hair apart from hormonal issues/changes. T'ain't rocket science; it's just how humans are supposed to eat.

Meanwhile, back in the real world...

XingMing · 09/02/2019 20:21

So Corrag, you aren't ready or able to do right by the children you YOU have chosen to bring into the world. What kind of irresponsible parenting is that?!

Corrag · 09/02/2019 20:26

So Corrag, you aren't ready or able to do right by the children you YOU have chosen to bring into the world. What kind of irresponsible parenting is that?!

Wow! That escalated quickly. FYI I don't have any children.

Cookmysock1 · 09/02/2019 20:28

Xing, have you been at the Meths again? Go and have a wee lie down hun

Rarfy · 09/02/2019 20:32

I noticed whilst pregnant my nails were the longest and strongest they have been for a long time and put it down to the 5mg folic acid i was taking.

nevernotstruggling · 09/02/2019 21:46

How much is biotin?

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