The 20 supplements people most often use for skin health. Supplements aren't FDA recall-rated like drugs and the evidence varies, so we list them as options — not a fabricated ranking — and tell you what to look for. Not medical advice.
A potent carotenoid antioxidant from algae, taken for skin and eye health.
Benefits, dosage & safety →Oil from black cumin seeds, traditionally used for immune and inflammatory support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →With supplements, quality varies more by brand than by ingredient. Favor brands with independent third-party testing and certification — NSF, NSF Certified for Sport, USP Verified, Informed Sport — over unverified labels.
This page is general reference and not medical advice. Supplement evidence varies and is often limited; statements here have not been evaluated by the FDA. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before starting any supplement.
A green plant pigment, taken (often as liquid drops) for detox and skin support; evidence is limited.
Protein supplement marketed for skin elasticity, joints, hair, and nails.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A source of GLA, popularly taken for PMS and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A plant source of omega-3 (ALA) for heart and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →The body's master antioxidant, taken to support detoxification and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →An amino acid taken for sleep quality and collagen support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →An herb traditionally used for skin, circulation, and cognition.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A source of antioxidant proanthocyanidins for circulation and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A molecule that holds moisture, taken for skin hydration and joint comfort.
Benefits, dosage & safety →An essential amino acid popularly taken for cold sores and immune support.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A sulfur compound taken for joint comfort and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →An antioxidant extract (pycnogenol) for circulation and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →A fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immunity, and skin.
Benefits, dosage & safety →Ascorbic acid injection, USP for intravenous use is a colorless to pale yellow, preservative-free, hypertonic, sterile, non-pyrogenic solution of ascorbic acid.
Benefits, dosage & safety →Fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin supporting skin and cell protection.
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