Zinc, calcium, copper, selenium, magnesium, chromium, iron, manganese, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, chloride, sulfur, molybdenum Minerals (In descending order of frequency of use) Vitamins (In descending order of frequency of use)īiotin/B7, ascorbic acid/vitamin C, thiamine/vitamin B1, tocopherol/vitamin E, pyridoxine/vitamin B6, pantothenic acid/vitamin B5, vitamin A, riboflavin/vitamin B2, niacin/vitamin B3, cobalamin/vitamin B12, folate/vitamin B9, vitamin D, folic acid, niacinamide We sought to determine the types and doses of ingredients utilized in these products as well as identify any potential safety concerns. No centralized database or repository exists to document supplements available on the market. Our goal was to document the number and variety of dietary supplements marketed as skin, hair, nail, and beauty supplements available in local retailers.
Ephedrine-containing supplements, for example, were banned in 2004 due to many reported adverse events. Also, use of an ingredient prior to 1994 does not guarantee safety. This act specifically “grandfathered” in any ingredients that were in use prior to passage of the law, although there is no authoritative list of pre-1994 ingredients. The regulatory framework for dietary supplements, created in 1994, is known as the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). Manufacturers have significant leeway when choosing ingredients. market, with no need for proof of safety or efficacy prior to sale. Any individual or company can bring a new supplement to the U.S. Minimal regulation of the dietary supplement industry by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allows a low barrier to entry for the sale of new supplements.
In fact, such involvement often extends far beyond endorsements: actresses, reality TV stars, social media influencers, models, and makeup companies have all developed their own lines of “beauty” supplements. This rise is attributed in part to social media marketing and the use of celebrity endorsements. The global beauty supplements market specifically was valued at approximately $3.5 billion in 2016, and is expected to reach almost $7 billion by 2024. Studies estimate that over 50% of the US population take some form of a dietary supplement. Skin, hair, and nail supplements, also known as dermatology or beauty supplements, are becoming increasingly popular. Patients must also be educated about the multiple gaps in our knowledge of dietary supplements, especially in terms of efficacy and long-term safety. These include risks related to supplement ingredients and dosages, as well as risks related to the lack of regulatory oversight.
Given limited regulation of dietary supplements, it is imperative that physicians educate patients on the potential risks. These included vitamins, minerals, food extracts, botanicals, animal products (collagen, fish oils), amino acids, a hormone, and distinct microbial strains.Ĭonclusion: This survey of “dermatology” supplements available in local retailers raised several safety concerns, including potential interactions, teratogenicity risks, a lack of independent third-party testing, lack of warning labels, and nutrient “overdosing”. Results: A total of 176 separate supplements were identified, containing a total of 255 distinct ingredients. Data were extracted from the Supplement Facts label of each product. Methods: Dermatology supplements were defined as those that featured the words “skin”, “hair”, “nails”, “beauty”, or “glow” in the product name or tagline. Seven stores including drug, grocery, department, and cosmetics stores were surveyed within a three-mile radius.
As no centralized database or repository for these supplements is available, the aim of this study was to provide an overview of supplements in a sample of retail stores, with a focus on safety concerns. Background: Dietary supplements promoted for “skin, hair, and nail” health are becoming increasingly popular, although there is a lack of regulatory oversight.