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Skin supplements are nothing new – in fact, they’re everywhere. Open Instagram or TikTok and you’re all but drowning in sponsored posts of influencers recommending some supplement or other – it’s become a bit of a meme at this point. In a bid to cut through this noise and separate the good from the bad, we’ve rounded up our favourite skin supplements to keep your visage in tip-top condition.
Before we dive in, it’s worth noting that supplements are only effective if your diet is lacking in whatever the supplement is trying to, well, supplement your diet with. The reason they work so well is because modern-day diets are unlikely to already include everything you need to achieve a symbiosis between your inner and outer self. Skin supplements therefore work by topping up your diet with just the right amount of skin-loving ingredients, helping you to tackle your skin health with a more holistic approach.
AVEA
When you first think of skin supplements you probably envisage collagen supplements, and for good reason: your body’s own collagen stores begin depleting as early as your twenties, but you need collagen to maintain plump and healthy skin. Skin aside, collagen keeps your joints feeling young by supporting cartilage growth, and it reduces inflammation whilst promoting cellular energy. AVEA’s luxurious offering does all of this and more, improving skin elasticity and smoothness via a delicious, fruity cocktail that pairs well with your evening meal – ideal for supplement first-timers who prefer the form of a drink over a tablet.
MARIE REYNOLDS
When it comes to an all-encompassing holistic approach to skin, Marie Reynolds is the go-to brand. From hard-working supplements to facials that enlist the likes of acupuncture, lymphotouch, micro-magnets and microcurrents (to stimulate your qi), this brand’s offerings come from years of research and education. Enter: Eradic8, which focuses on gut health to help reduce inflammation in the skin. The gut-skin axis is well-documented; the gut contains trillions of strains of bacteria and microbes, which make up the gut microbiome. This microbiome is what encourages a homeostasis throughout the body, which affects other organs like the skin – especially when this microbiome becomes unbalanced.
The Beauty Chef
If you hate taking capsules and tablets – whether because you have an extra sensitive gag reflex or just struggle to remember to take them – this supplement is for you. Nothing short of ingenious, this supplement comes in oral spray form so that you can just spray and go, even on the move, thanks to its itsy-bitsy bottle that can be thrown into a handbag – no stress required. Packed with superfoods and herbs to nourish skin and protect against free radical damage, (which can present as fine lines, dullness and hyperpigmentation), the formula is vegan and tastes like peppermint.
Dr. Barbara Sturm
Another one for those who don’t like the thought of capsules or tablets, this supplement comes in tasty tea form – the perfect substitute for your morning coffee. It works by reducing inflammation and cortisol levels (the ‘stress hormone’) in your body, which contributes to thinning skin, puffiness and blemishes to name but a few. Pair this with an efficacious skincare routine for a 360 approach to happy and healthy skin.
Holidermie
Now this is what we like to see: supplements that are ultra-tasty, chic and satisfy our sugar cravings. Almost too good to be true, Holidermie’s Cocoa Cubes combine “taste, pleasure, wellness and anti-aging skin care” by enriching each bite with marine collagen proteins, vitamin C, magnesium, iron and other antioxidants to combat free radical damage, loss of firmness and early-onset ageing.
