Do Beauty Supplements Actually Work?

You don't need a prescription to take beauty supplements. They're readily available to buy online and at major retailers including drugstores and even Sephora. That being said, all of the experts recommend consulting a health care professional before taking supplements. It's especially important for those with diseases (including ones not related to skin) or for those who are taking medication and for people who are pregnant or nursing. Blaisure warns that botanicals in supplements can interact with drugs by enhancing or suppressing their effects.

A health care professional will be able to assess all factors of your life, including nutrition, prescription drugs and supplements to decide which options are best for you. "To achieve the best results, beauty supplements should be an add-on to a healthy and active lifestyle and part of an ongoing journey to maintain emotional well-being," Hermoni says.

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