Reddit reviews Extra Strength Hair Skin and Nails Vitamins by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, & Vitamin D for Immune Support, Multivitamin Softgels, 150 Softgels

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I'm in the same position as you! My hair used to take fore.ever to grow out. I've been using Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Biotin (Even the gummies work!) and i've noticed it's growing so freaking fast. I dyed my hair exactly one month ago and I already need to get it touched up. I also take a gummy multivitamin (I still think i'm a kid, don't judge me) Let me dig around for some pictures from a few months ago when I started taking them and i'll post them soon.

edit Here are the pics. Sorry for the crazy faces :)

Not being approved by the FDA doesn't really mean much, you can look at the back of pretty much anything in the supplements aisle and it'll have a little note saying "these statements have not been approved by the food and drug administration"

edit: here's an example of a major brand all grocery stores carry with the same warning label, 2nd image

They make vitamins for hair, skin, and nails. I do think they make a difference for me in terms of breakability. I happen to buy this brand, but there are a few different options:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0072F8D7S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498058521&sr=8-3&keywords=hair+skin+nails+vitamins

I track my intake on cronometer so it's nice that I've been able to look what vitamins/minerals I don't get enough of... my current focus is trying to save my hair so here's my current regimin:

1st thing in the morning 1/2 a tablet of this Iron w/ vitamin C with a full glass of water. I don't eat or drink anything else until at least an hour later.

With breakfast: this multivitamin. I've found it to be the most complete in terms of what I'm usually deficit in. Its one of the only multis that I found with a good amount of zinc.

Glucosamine for my joints.

And an omega 3. I choose this one because it has a good ratio of EPA to DHA.

With lunch: another multivitamin (the serving size is 3 capsules, so I spread them throughout the day because i feel like that would be better for absorption,

vitamin E

15g collagen

With dinner: The last multivitamin, another glucosamine tablet, and another omega.

I also make sure I eat dark leafy greens each day, pay attention to my calcium, and spend time in the sunshine. Otherwise I would supplement vit k, vit d, and calcium

And all that adds 107 calories to my intake. Which is sad, but worth it.

I've been taking Hair, Skin, and Nails Extra Strength since the beginning of February and have seen drastic improvement in my skin, with some hair and nail improvements. I had acne-prone, oily skin with crazy dryness, too. (AKA dehydrated) Prior to starting biotin, I changed up my routine and saw a dermatologist, which helped a lot, but I think the Biotin is really keeping things on track.

My Routine is super basic. AM is just water and a gentle wipe with a washcloth, with a sunscreen and CeraVe PM lotion. PM, I follow the Oil Cleansing Method with mineral oil on my cheekbones, nose, and forehead, let it sit, and massage it off (and the rest of my face, too) gently at the end of my shower with a warm washcloth. Afterwards, I use St. Ives Exfoliating Pads, let dry, and follow with more CeraVe PM.

Biotin is working for me, and so is my skincare routine, but I'd really recommend checking out /r/SkincareAddiction for more comprehensive advice. Biotin does cause acne for some people, but so do new products, resting your hand on your chin, sleeping on one side of your face too much, and lots more. Check that sub out, and stick with it a little bit before you give up. Good luck!

edit: grammar
edit #2: This is relevant if you want to check your routine to be sure it's not a product you're using.