Skin Nails & Hair 2

Skin Nails & Hair 2

MegaFood4.6 (2,736 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 45 servings
Goals
$32.99 $0.73 per serving

About this product

The clearest benefit is supporting skin and hair when low nutrient intake contributes to problems. Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation, while zinc and B6 contribute to nutrient-dependent skin function. Those roles do not establish added cosmetic benefit or routine hair regrowth when nutritional needs are met.

The 15 mg zinc amount and 20 mg B5 amount are clearly stated, but the generic zinc amino acid chelate provides less detail than a more precisely identified source. Biotin supplies 300 mcg, without a convincing basis here for expecting extra growth from that amount. The 500 mg nettle declaration identifies the leaf but leaves the preparation unclear, limiting its contribution to the conclusion.

The disclosed ingredient amounts make the combination easier to assess than a hidden-dose blend. Missing preparation details for nettle and vitamin C still prevent a close comparison of quality. The relatively high cost is harder to justify if the main need is simply zinc or another individual nutrient.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking nutrients relevant to skin and hair after identifying dietary gaps
  • People comfortable with a multinutrient approach whose cosmetic benefits remain uncertain
Best for
  • Zinc and vitamin C support for normal skin function
  • Combined nutritional coverage rather than a dedicated hair-growth intervention

Pros

  • Individual active amounts are disclosed
  • Provides vitamin C for normal collagen formation
  • Includes zinc at a nutritional maintenance amount
  • Names calcium D-pantothenate as the B5 source

Cons

  • Nettle extract or powder preparation is not specified
  • Vitamin C's precise preparation is unclear
  • Biotin content does not establish added hair-growth benefit
  • Relatively costly if only one nutrient is needed

Product analysis

61 out of 100

Skin Nails & Hair 2 supplies nutrients that may help maintain skin and hair when intake is low. Extra cosmetic benefits are less clear once nutritional needs are met.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality43

Several nutrient sources are identified, including biotin and vitamin B5. The vitamin C and nettle forms are unspecified, and the quality of every source cannot be compared confidently.

Ingredient Transparency92

All ingredient amounts are stated, and most forms are named. Vitamin C and nettle form details are missing.

Value For Money37

Value is mixed, with a reasonable biotin contribution but weaker value for several other ingredients. Much of the wider cost comparison remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction85

Customer feedback is very positive across a large number of ratings. That provides a broad picture of satisfaction without proving hair or skin benefits.

Product Focus67

The clearest purpose is filling nutrient gaps that can affect skin, hair and normal immune function. A broad range of intended uses does not establish extra benefits when intake is adequate.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.73
Customer rating
4.6 · 2,736 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Everyday Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Ingredient FitA- PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Selenium · 50 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 mg
Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 70 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 56 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Immunity
Impact
High effect
C Ingredient FitC+ PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin C · 200 mgZinc · 15 mgVitamin A · 600 mcg RAESelenium · 50 mcg
Study evidence
Selenium Mixed 37 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 107 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 21 studies
Zinc Supportive 73 studies
Inflammation
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysC- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Vitamin E · 20 mgVitamin C · 200 mg
Study evidence
Selenium Supportive 34 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 50 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies
Skin Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 mgSelenium · 50 mcgVitamin E · 20 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 38 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Hair Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 300 mcgZinc · 15 mgVitamin C · 200 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Selenium Disputed 7 studies
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Ingredient FitF PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 15 mg
Study evidence
Selenium No effect 16 studies
Vitamin E Disputed 3 studies
Zinc Disputed 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Carrot)
600 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (organic Orange)
200 mg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol)
20 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, organic Brown Rice)
4 mg
Biotin (Brown Rice)
300 mcg 59
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate, organic Brown Rice)
20 mg 61
Zinc (Rice Amino Acid Chelate)
15 mg 46
Selenium (S. cerevisiae)
50 mcg
organic Nettle leaf
500 mg 66
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
20 mg of B5 per serving comes at a high cost for the amount provided. The label names Calcium D-Pantothenate as the source.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability90

Calcium D-Pantothenate is a stable, well-absorbed form of B5.
Vitamin B5 Chemical Form
Calcium D-Pantothenate is a stable, well-absorbed form of B5.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency52

A serving provides 20 mg of B5, an amount suited to basic intake. The label gives the B5 amount and names Calcium D-Pantothenate as its source.
Dosage Potency and Efficacy
A serving provides 20 mg of B5, an amount suited to basic intake.
Label Transparency & Source Clarity
The label gives the B5 amount and names Calcium D-Pantothenate as its source.

Value20

The cost is high for the amount of B5 provided.
Price per 500mg Vitamin B5
The cost is high for the amount of B5 provided.
D+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label DisclosureF Commercial Price And Usability
The serving provides 500 mg of nettle at a moderate cost per serving. Root or leaf is identified, though the available details do not specify which. The nettle preparation is unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure50

Root or leaf is identified, though the available details do not specify which. The nettle preparation is unspecified.
Root or Leaf Identity Disclosure
Root or leaf is identified, though the available details do not specify which.
Nettle Preparation and Marker Detail
The nettle preparation is unspecified.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The serving lists 500 mg of nettle.
Nettle Amount Disclosure
The serving lists 500 mg of nettle.

Commercial Price and Usability30

The cost per serving is moderate.
Selected-Serving Price Comparison
The cost per serving is moderate.
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 15 mg of zinc at a high cost per serving. The zinc comes from zinc amino acid chelate. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The zinc comes from zinc amino acid chelate.
Zinc Form Bioavailability
The zinc comes from zinc amino acid chelate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency61

A serving provides 15 mg of zinc. The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.
Elemental Dose Transparency
The zinc amount and source are stated.
Zinc Dosage Safety & Effectiveness
A serving provides 15 mg of zinc.
Zinc-to-Copper Mineral Balance
The copper amount is unknown, so the zinc-to-copper balance is unclear.

Value30

The cost per serving is high.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
The cost per serving is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Cui Z; Xie R; Lu X; Schomburg L; Brenner H; Schöttker B · Redox biology · 2025
    Meta-analysis95 participants20 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  2. Dietary Antioxidants, Circulating Antioxidant Concentrations, Total Antioxidant Capacity, and Risk of All-Cause Mortality: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis of Prospective Observational Studies.
    Jayedi A; Rashidy-Pour A; Parohan M; Zargar MS; Shab-Bidar S · Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2019
    Meta-analysis507,251 participants41 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  3. The efficacy and safety of selenium supplementation versus placebo in the treatment of Graves' orbitopathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Sharabati I; Qafesha RM; Hindawi MD; Amro S; Ayesh BM · Clinical endocrinology · 2024
    Meta-analysis4 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  4. Associations of plasma metal concentrations with the risks of all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality in Chinese adults.
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    Cohort study6,155 participantsEveryday Health forSelenium
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    Puspitasari IM; Abdulah R; Yamazaki C; Kameo S; Nakano T; Koyama H · Radiation oncology (London, England) · 2015
    Systematic review16 studies pooledEveryday Health forSelenium
  6. Dietary intake and blood concentrations of antioxidants and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer, and all-cause mortality: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.
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    Meta-analysis69 studies pooledEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) · EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority · 2026
    Guideline / consensusEveryday Health forVitamin C
  8. Vitamin C Depletion and All-Cause Mortality in Renal Transplant Recipients.
    Sotomayor CG; Eisenga MF; Gomes Neto AW; Ozyilmaz A; Gans ROB; Jong WHA; Zelle DM; Berger SP; Gaillard CAJM; Navis GJ; Bakker SJ · Nutrients · 2018
    Cohort study598 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    Pu L; Zhang R; Wang X; Zhao T; Sun H; Han L · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Cohort study12,530 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    Cohort study19,496 participantsEveryday Health forVitamin C
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    Randomized trial144 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial937 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial4,753 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
  14. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
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    Randomized trial84 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial142 participantsEveryday Health forZinc
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    Randomized trial87 participantsHair Health forSelenium