Best Supplements for Improved Skin Health
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 4 supplements across 11 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Low evidence3 studies
Across 3 review studies, all reported beneficial but small effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus on skin health, including improvements in inflammatory skin conditions (e.g., acne, rosacea, psoriasis) and wound healing. Doses, study durations, and populations were not reported consistently, and no findings reached statistical significance. The small evidence base suggests preliminary support for skin benefits, primarily from probiotic or postbiotic formulations.
- Very low evidence6 studies
Across 6 studies, all 6 reported beneficial effects on skin health, with predominantly small effect sizes. The evidence is derived entirely from review articles, and no doses or study durations were consistently reported. Most studies focused on improvements in skin hydration and reduction of transepidermal water loss, particularly in middle-aged and elderly populations.
- Very lowLactobacillus brevis SBC8803Across 6 studies, all 6 reported beneficial effects on skin health, with predominantly small effect sizes. The evidence is derived entirely from review articles, and no doses or study durations were consistently reported. Most studies focused on improvements in skin hydration and reduction of transepidermal water loss, particularly in middle-aged and elderly populations.6 beneficial6 studies
- LowLactobacillus rhamnosusAcross 3 review studies, all reported beneficial but small effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus on skin health, including improvements in inflammatory skin conditions (e.g., acne, rosacea, psoriasis) and wound healing. Doses, study durations, and populations were not reported consistently, and no findings reached statistical significance. The small evidence base suggests preliminary support for skin benefits, primarily from probiotic or postbiotic formulations.3 beneficial3 studies