The Beauty Benefits of Biotin

Just two months ago, I couldn't grow out my nails. They would constantly bend and break, the corners would crack, and I had to keep them short since they weren't strong enough to be long. By comparison, over the past week, my nails had gotten so long that I literally could not wear my contact lenses without injuring myself. While I partially have regular at-home manicures to thank, I also have to attribute most of this change to my daily use of biotin supplements. 

Biotin is a B-vitamin that is used to keep nails strong, make your hair stronger, and prevent split ends and other hair damage. When you take biotin, you produce the amino acid keratin (just like all those keratin hair treatments), which is why biotin is known to be good for your hair and nails. Biotin is also supposedly good at keeping skin clear and nourished. 

Over the past two months of taking biotin, I have definitely noticed some changes to my hair, nails, and skin. First and foremost, my nails are way longer now and much stronger than before. They do sometimes still break but much less frequently and not as badly as in the past.

As for my hair, it is definitely growing! In mid-September, I got the slightest trim so that my hair wouldn't grow out weirdly from my angled bob, and I can tell that it is slowly but surely getting longer. I don't want to cut my hair again until the weather gets warmer, so I appreciate the extra length to keep me warm in the cold weather. I also feel that my hair has been shiny, has less breakage, and requires less maintenance than before. I have also been trying to wash my hair every other day (more on that coming soon!) and I think the combination of the two has helped. 

Lastly, my skin has seemed more plump and dewy the past few months. I am really glad about this since colder weather can tend to make skin very dry. I'm not 100% sure that it's because of the biotin, but I think only time will tell. I have also been using the Saturday Skin Waterfall Glacier Water Cream as my moisturizer. I just ran out of this product so my skin might change again with a new moisturizer. 

All in all, I would highly recommend taking biotin supplements, particularly if you are trying to grow your nails. I think the supplements have done wonders to help this and I am loving the results I see.

Have you tried any vitamins or supplements that have made a big beauty difference? Share below!