Is Biotin Good for Skin? Unlocking Its Surprising Benefits

Biotin is one of the most popular nutrients associated with hair health, but hair isn’t the only thing it’s good for. Biotin also has skin health benefits, and we’re going to focus on this essential nutrient’s role in supporting healthy skin, what to look for in biotin supplements, and convenient ways to support your skin cells as part of your daily routine.^†

What Is Biotin?

You’ve probably seen biotin included in beauty and hair products, or even on the supplement facts panel of your multivitamin, but what exactly is it? Biotin is also known as Vitamin B7, one of the water-soluble vitamins in the group known as B vitamins. Along with supporting hair health and cellular energy, biotin plays an important role in supporting your skin.^†

How Biotin Supports Healthy Skin

What does biotin do for skin? Biotin is an essential vitamin, which means the body can’t produce it on its own. That’s why you need to include sources of biotin in your daily routine, including nutrient-dense foods and possible supplement support.

The body uses biotin in key processes, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fats.^[1] This process is important for all cells, including skin cells. One way this helps support skin health is through fatty acid production. Fatty acids are a key part of your skin’s outer barrier layer.^[2] So, by providing your body with biotin, you help it get the resources it needs to maintain skin healths.^†

Read More: Does Biotin Help Hair Growth?

Biotin and Your Daily Skin Care Routine

Including biotin in your diet can take several forms. Biotin is common in eggs, salmon, beef, along with almonds, sweet potatoes, and roasted sunflower seeds.^[1] You can include these in a balanced diet to help meet your daily biotin requirements. But sometimes the amount of biotin you take in through your diet can fall short of your nutrient needs.

High-quality biotin supplements can help provide a source of biotin every day, helping you reach your daily nutrient goals by complementing a balanced diet.

You may also be interested in our Skin Hydration + Ceramides Gummies, which provide a daily source of biotin alongside a clinically studied ingredient containing Ceramides^◆ to support skin hydration in 15 days and help with skin smoothness & firmness as you age.^‡†

Biotin and Skin Health FAQs

Here are some quick questions and expert answers on biotin for skin health, along with some other tips and questions for general skin health and skin health supplementation.^†

Q: Is biotin effective for all skin types?

A: Yes, biotin supports healthy skin from the inside out, regardless of skin type.^†

Q: Can biotin be combined with other vitamins for skin support?

A: Biotin is a skin health nutrient, but it’s far from the only skin health nutrient. Nature Made offers a variety of Hair, Skin, and Nails Supplements that combine multiple beauty-supporting nutrients into a convenient supplement to help support a well-rounded routine. Our Hair-Skin-Nails^◆ Softgels include biotin alongside vitamin C, an important antioxidant that also supports collagen production, which is one of the fundamental proteins that make up our skin.^†

Q: Does taking collagen work for supporting skin?

Collagen is an important protein that functions as one of the building blocks of skin, and the body’s collagen synthesis tends to slow with age, which can reduce skin elasticity.^[3] While there are many different types of collagen, certain specific collagen ingredients play a role in skin health supplements that may interest adults looking to expand their skincare routine.

Explore Nature Made Collagen Supplements to find the product that fits your needs.^†

Q: How much biotin should I take?

A: You will need to consult with your primary care provider about the appropriate biotin intake for your specific needs. If you are diagnosed with very low biotin levels or a biotin deficiency by a health professional, our Biotin Maximum Strength 5000 mcg Softgels can help restore healthy levels of biotin.^▲†

Q: What are foods for skin health?

When looking to include food for skin health in your diet, choose biotin rich foods, as well as foods that contain vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E. This list includes sweet potatoes and carrots for vitamin A, citrus fruits and bell peppers for sources of vitamin C, and almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and asparagus for vitamin E.

Biotin foods like eggs, avocados, and salmon can provide a dietary source of this essential skin nutrient. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian to assess your diet and locate any possible nutrient gaps that may benefit from dietary supplementation.

The Bottom Line: Is Biotin Good for Skin?

Biotin is an essential nutrient that is a key component of your health, including skin health. Finding biotin in your diet and adding a biotin supplement to your daily routine can help support your skin from the inside as you age.^†

When looking for a biotin supplement, look for a trusted brand with science-backed ingredients. It’s also important to consult with your primary care provider before starting a daily supplement routine. They are equipped with personalized information and can provide guidance tailored to your unique health goals.

If you are interested in supporting healthy hair, Nature Made also offers Hair Growth Lustriva® Softgels, with Lustriva®, an ingredient clinically studied in women to support thicker, fuller existing hair in 12 weeks, along with biotin to support healthy hair as you age, plus beta carotene and vitamin C for antioxidant support.^†

Support your skin health —shop our Biotin Supplements today! Nature Made is the #1 Pharmacist-Recommended Vitamins and Supplements Brand.^†

References:

1. National Institute of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements - Biotin. Nih.gov. Published January 10, 2022. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/
2. Siqueira RAGB, Hradkova I, Leite-Silva VR, Andréo-Filho N, Lopes PS. Skin Lipids and Their Influence on Skin Microbiome and Skin Care. ACS Omega. 2025;10(27):28534-28546. Published 2025 Jul 2. doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c11687
3. Ganceviciene R, Liakou AI, Theodoridis A, Makrantonaki E, Zouboulis CC. Skin anti-aging strategies. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):308-319. doi:10.4161/derm.22804

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**studied on crow’s feet in women ages 35-55

§in women

‡For adults with dry skin

◆ Supports healthy hair, skin & nails^†

▲MAXIMUM 5,000 mcg – For adults deficient in biotin, as diagnosed by their healthcare professional using appropriate biomarkers.†.