CoQ10 may benefit skin health from its antioxidant properties and also the role it plays in mitochondrial health. Because skin cells are constantly being replaced, mitochondria in skin cells play an important role for health. However, as we age and with UV ray exposure, skin CoQ10 levels go down. Therefore, researchers suggest increasing CoQ10 levels may help skin health as we age. You can find some of the vitamins and supplements for skin health in varying combinations. They might also have other ingredients like hyaluronic acid or biotin. Both of these do play a role in skin health, but biotin deficiency is uncommon in the U.S. so supplementation is often unnecessary. Ingredients & Potential Interactions Kidd PM. Omega-3 DHA and EPA for cognition, behavior, and mood: clinical findings and structural-functional synergies with cell membrane phospholipids. Altern Med Rev. 2007;12(3):207-227. Vitamin D deficiency could lead to skin conditions including atopic dermatitis (otherwise known as eczema) and psoriasis. Vitamin D supplementation has been shown to improve symptoms of eczema, especially when consumed with vitamin E. Aranow C. Vitamin D and the immune system. J Investig Med. 2011;59(6):881-886. doi:10.2310/JIM.0b013e31821b8755

Topical antibiotics help kill the bacteria on the skin that can infect plugged hair follicles. They're available as a lotion or gel that's applied once or twice a day. AlFadhly NKZ, Alhelfi N, Altemimi AB, Verma DK, Cacciola F, Narayanankutty A. Trends and Technological Advancements in the Possible Food Applications of Spirulina and Their Health Benefits: A Review. Molecules. 2022 Aug 30;27(17):5584. doi: 10.3390/molecules27175584. PMID: 36080350; PMCID: PMC9458102.Belkacem N, Bourdet-Sicard R, Taha MK. Lactobacillus paracasei feeding improves the control of secondary experimental meningococcal infection in flu-infected mice. BMC Infect Dis. 2018 Apr 10;18(1):167. doi: 10.1186/s12879-018-3086-9. PMID: 29636018; PMCID: PMC5894232. Nguyen AV, Soulika AM. The Dynamics of the Skin's Immune System. Int J Mol Sci. 2019 Apr 12;20(8):1811. doi: 10.3390/ijms20081811. PMID: 31013709; PMCID: PMC6515324. This combined pill can often help improve acne in women, but may take up to a year before the full benefits are seen. Co-cyprindiol

The various supplements included in this roundup come in different forms–pills, powder, liquid, and gummies. Pills can be convenient and easier to find, while liquid or powder can offer more flexibility in dosage. Since single-nutrient supplements can be hard to find in smaller doses, the flexible dose of a liquid supplement can be useful if you are not severely deficient in the nutrient.Calcitriol is a man-made version of a kind of vitamin D that humans produce naturally. Calcitriol is a topical cream that has been effective in treating people with psoriasis. A 2009 study published in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology found that applying calcitriol reduced the amount of skin inflammation and irritation in people with psoriasis and produced few adverse side effects. Gold, L. F. (2009, August).Calcitriol ointment: optimizing psoriasis therapy [Abstract]. Journalof Drugs in Dermatology, 8(8 Suppl), 23-27 Our gut health can impact many areas of health including skin health. Wheeler says, “If someone has an imbalanced gut microbiome, it can lead to inflammation. Inflammation’s effects on the skin can be seen in various forms, such as eczema, itchiness and dry patches.”