Supplements, peptides, powders — the wellness aisle keeps expanding, and skin supplements in particular are suddenly everywhere. The question is whether they actually deliver.
The expert answer is a measured yes-but. “While no supplement can replace the fundamentals of a balanced diet, quality sleep, sun protection, and a consistent skincare routine, certain nutrients can play an important role in supporting skin health from within,” says Erin Ogden, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Ancient + Brave. “Healthy skin is built on a strong internal foundation.”
Collagen tends to lead the conversation. As the body’s most abundant structural protein, it underpins skin’s strength, elasticity and hydration — and since natural production declines with age, supplementing is where many people start.
The takeaway isn’t that a pill will transform your skin overnight, but that the right nutrients can support the basics — provided the fundamentals are already in place.
