Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Evidence for the Efficacy of Over-the-counter Vitamin A Cosmetic Products in the Improvement of Facial Skin Aging: A Systematic Review.
Spierings NMK · The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2022
Systematic review9 studies pooledflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- A stabilized 0.1% retinol facial moisturizer improves the appearance of photodamaged skin in an eight-week, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study.
Tucker-Samaras S; Zedayko T; Cole C; Miller D; Wallo W; Leyden JJ · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2009
Randomized trial64 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- Anti-pollution cosmetic-based one-step formation of w/o/w multiple emulsion containing D-biotin for skin protection: fabrication and in vitro and in vivo evaluation.
Ali A; Iqbal S; Ilyas A; Khan H; Asad MHHB; Fatima N; Akhtar N · Drug delivery and translational research · 2020
Non-randomized trial15 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Final report on the safety assessment of biotin.
Fiume MZ; Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel · International journal of toxicology · 2002
Narrative reviewflagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Improvement of facial skin characteristics using copper oxide containing pillowcases: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel, randomized study.
Borkow G; Gabbay J; Lyakhovitsky A; Huszar M · International journal of cosmetic science · 2010
Randomized trial57 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Zinc, Copper, and Iron in Selected Skin Diseases.
Podgórska A; Kicman A; Naliwajko S; Wacewicz-Muczyńska M; Niczyporuk M · International journal of molecular sciences · 2024
Narrative reviewflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review.
Yu V; Juhász M; Chiang A; Atanaskova Mesinkovska N · Skin appendage disorders · 2022
Systematic review47 studies pooledflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
Narrative reviewflagHair Health forscienceBiotin
- The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
Randomized trial105 participantsflagSkin Health flagHair Health flagNail Health forscienceBiotin
- Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
Bhat YJ; Manzoor S; Khan AR; Qayoom S · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2009
Case-control study100 participantsflagHair Health forscienceCopper
- Menkes disease and response to copper histidine: An Indian case series.
Yoganathan S; Sudhakar SV; Arunachal G; Thomas M; Subramanian A; George R; Danda S · Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2022
Case series4 participantsflagHair Health forscienceCopper
- Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?
Lipner SR; Scher RK · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2018
Narrative reviewflagNail Health forscienceBiotin
- Brittle nails: response to daily biotin supplementation.
Hochman LG; Scher RK; Meyerson MS · Cutis · 1993
Case series35 participantsflagNail Health forscienceBiotin
- Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
Clinical trial125 participantsflagHair Health flagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
Narrative reviewflagHair Health forscienceBiotin
- UV damage to hair and the effect of antioxidants and metal chelators.
Millington KR; Marsh JM · International journal of cosmetic science · 2021
In vitro / ex vivo studyflagHair Health forscienceCopper
- Preserving fibre health: reducing oxidative stress throughout the life of the hair fibre.
Marsh JM; Davis MG; Lucas RL; Reilman R; Styczynski PB; Li C; Mamak M; McComb DW; Williams RE; Godfrey S; Navqi KR; Chechik V · International journal of cosmetic science · 2016
In vitro / ex vivo studyflagHair Health forscienceCopper
- Topical tretinoin for hair growth promotion.
Bazzano GS; Terezakis N; Galen W · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1986
Non-randomized trial56 participantsflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- A review of isotretinoin in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
Shahpar A; Nezhad NZ; Sahaf AS; Ahramiyanpour N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
Systematic review232 participants15 studies pooledflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- Efficacy of Isotretinoin and Acitretin in Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Retrospective Analysis of 54 Cases.
Rakowska A; Gradzińska A; Olszewska M; Rudnicka L · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
Cohort study54 participantsflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- Systemic Treatments for Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Study of 315 Patients.
Willaert M; Van Dongen T; Dikrama P; Nijsten T; Hijnen D; Waalboer-Spuij R · Acta dermato-venereologica · 2025
Cohort study315 participantsflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes.
Sharma A; Goren A; Dhurat R; Agrawal S; Sinclair R; Trüeb RM; Vañó-Galván S; Chen G; Tan Y; Kovacevic M; Situm M; McCoy J · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
Single-arm trialflagHair Health forscienceVitamin A
- Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
Narrative reviewflagHair Health forscienceVitamin C
- Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
Methods validation study201,019 participantsflagHair Health forscienceVitamin C
- Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
Observational studyflagHair Health forscienceVitamin C
- Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
Methods validation studyflagHair Health forscienceVitamin C
- A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
Case reportflagHair Health forscienceVitamin C
- The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
Randomized trial200 participantsflagHair Health forscienceZinc
- Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
Randomized trialflagHair Health forscienceZinc
- A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
Randomized trial40 participantsflagHair Health forscienceZinc
- BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
Case-control study216 participantsflagHair Health forscienceZinc
- Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
Case-control study342 participantsflagHair Health forscienceZinc
- Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
Colombo VE; Gerber F; Bronhofer M; Floersheim GL · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
Other32 participantsflagNail Health forscienceBiotin
- Treatment of brittle nail with a hydroxypropyl chitosan-based lacquer, alone or in combination with oral biotin: A randomized, assessor-blinded trial.
Chiavetta A; Mazzurco S; Secolo MP; Tomarchio G; Milani M · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
Randomized trial50 participantsflagNail Health forscienceBiotin
- Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.
Scheinfeld N; Dahdah MJ; Scher R · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2007
Narrative reviewflagNail Health forscienceBiotin flagNail Health forscienceZinc
- Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient.
Dunleavy KA; Ungaro RC; Manning L; Gold S; Novak J; Colombel JF · Crohn's & colitis 360 · 2023
Other20 participantsflagNail Health forscienceVitamin C
- Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and hair changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin, and the effect of biotin use on these parameters.
Aksac SE; Bilgili SG; Yavuz GO; Yavuz IH; Aksac M; Karadag AS · International journal of dermatology · 2021
Non-randomized trial60 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Generalized seborrhoeic dermatitis. Clinical and therapeutic data of 25 patients.
Messaritakis J; Kattamis C; Karabula C; Matsaniotis N · Archives of disease in childhood · 1976
Non-randomized trial25 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency: novel clinical and molecular findings.
Tammachote R; Janklat S; Tongkobpetch S; Suphapeetiporn K; Shotelersuk V · Clinical genetics · 2010
Case series4 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceBiotin
- Noninferiority of Copper Dressings Than Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Healing Diabetic Wounds: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Melamed E; Dabbah J; Israel T; Kan I; Pinzur MS; Roth T; Borkow G · Advances in wound care · 2026
Randomized trialflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Radially Electrospun Fibrous Membrane Incorporated with Copper Peroxide Nanodots Capable of Self-Catalyzed Chemodynamic Therapy for Angiogenesis and Healing Acceleration of Diabetic Wounds.
Huang Y; Qi L; Liu Z; Jiang Y; Wang J; Liu L; Li Y; Zhang L; Feng G · ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2023
Animal experimentflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Engineering copper nanoparticle/polysaccharide-immobilized cotton gauze for accelerated healing of Staphylococcus aureus-infected dermal wounds.
Sahoo M; Banerjee T; Virkar S; Das S; Biswas S; Mitra D · Journal of materials chemistry. B · 2026
Animal experimentflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Stimulation of Healing of Non-Infected Stagnated Diabetic Wounds by Copper Oxide-Impregnated Wound Dressings.
Melamed E; Rovitsky A; Roth T; Assa L; Borkow G · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2021
Single-arm trialflagSkin Health forscienceCopper
- Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
Randomized trial120 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
Randomized trial48 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
Narrative reviewflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
Randomized trialflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin A
- Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
Randomized trial23 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin C
- Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
Randomized trial149 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin C
- Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
Randomized trial25 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin C
- Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
Randomized trial16 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin C
- Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceVitamin C
- Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledflagSkin Health forscienceZinc
- Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
Cohort study23 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceZinc
- Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
Randomized trial30 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceZinc
- A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
Randomized trial90 participantsflagSkin Health forscienceZinc
- Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledflagSkin Health forscienceZinc
- What did we learn in 35 years of research on nutrition and supplements for age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review.
Pameijer EM; Heus P; Damen JAA; Spijker R; Hooft L; Ringens PJ; Imhof SM; van Leeuwen R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2023
Systematic review27 studies pooledflagVision Support forscienceCopper
- Dietary Nutrient Intake and Progression to Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies 1 and 2.
Agrón E; Mares J; Clemons TE; Swaroop A; Chew EY; Keenan TDL; AREDS and AREDS2 Research Groups · Ophthalmology · 2021
Cohort study8,242 participantsflagVision Support forscienceCopper
- Association between late age-related macular degeneration and dietary intake of copper, iron, zinc and selenium: a 2005-2008 NHANES cross-sectional observational study.
Lu Y; Li C; Liu Y; Wu T; Lu P · BMC ophthalmology · 2025
Observational study4,996 participantsflagVision Support forscienceCopper
- Associations between dietary nutrient intake and the risk of multiple age-related ocular diseases: evidence from longitudinal analysis.
Yang Y; Zou H · The journal of nutrition, health & aging · 2026
Cohort study103,192 participantsflagVision Support forscienceCopper
- Dietary habits and dietary nutrient intake in patients with age-related macular degeneration: A case-control study.
Šalková Kráľová J; Kolář P; Kapounová Z; Veselý P; Derflerová Brázdová Z · Central European journal of public health · 2023
Case-control study151 participantsflagVision Support forscienceCopper
- A randomized trial of vitamin A and vitamin E supplementation for retinitis pigmentosa.
Berson EL; Rosner B; Sandberg MA; Hayes KC; Nicholson BW; Weigel-DiFranco C; Willett W · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1993
Randomized trial601 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin A
- Efficacy and safety of retinol palmitate ophthalmic solution in the treatment of dry eye: a Japanese Phase II clinical trial.
Toshida H; Funaki T; Ono K; Tabuchi N; Watanabe S; Seki T; Otake H; Kato T; Ebihara N; Murakami A · Drug design, development and therapy · 2018
Randomized trial66 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin A
- Vitamin A supplementation for preventing morbidity and mortality in children from six months to five years of age.
Imdad A; Mayo-Wilson E; Haykal MR; Regan A; Sidhu J; Smith A; Bhutta ZA · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022
Meta-analysis1,223,856 participants47 studies pooledflagVision Support forscienceVitamin A
- Vitamin A supplementation improves retinal function in infants at risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
Mactier H; McCulloch DL; Hamilton R; Galloway P; Bradnam MS; Young D; Lavy T; Farrell L; Weaver LT · The Journal of pediatrics · 2012
Randomized trial89 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin A
- Effect of short-term, high-dose retinol on dark adaptation in aging and early age-related maculopathy.
Owsley C; McGwin G; Jackson GR; Heimburger DC; Piyathilake CJ; Klein R; White MF; Kallies K · Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2006
Randomized trial104 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin A
- Role of Oral Vitamin 'C' on Astigmatic Errors in Phacoemulsification.
Mohan S; Sah K; Khattri M; Ahmad L; Sachan SK · Current eye research · 2021
Randomized trial400 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin C
- Ascorbic acid metabolites are involved in intraocular pressure control in the general population.
Hysi PG; Khawaja AP; Menni C; Tamraz B; Wareham N; Khaw KT; Foster PJ; Benet LZ; Spector TD; Hammond CJ · Redox biology · 2019
Observational studyflagVision Support forscienceVitamin C
- Nutritional modulation of cataract.
Weikel KA; Garber C; Baburins A; Taylor A · Nutrition reviews · 2014
Narrative reviewflagVision Support forscienceVitamin C
- Dietary n-3 Fatty Acid, α-Tocopherol, Zinc, vitamin D, vitamin C, and β-carotene are Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Japan.
Aoki A; Inoue M; Nguyen E; Obata R; Kadonosono K; Shinkai S; Hashimoto H; Sasaki S; Yanagi Y · Scientific reports · 2017
Case-control study530 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin C
- Adherence to a Mediterranean diet, lifestyle and age-related macular degeneration: the Coimbra Eye Study - report 3.
Raimundo M; Mira F; Cachulo MDL; Barreto P; Ribeiro L; Farinha C; Laíns I; Nunes S; Alves D; Figueira J; Merle BM; Delcourt C; Santos L; Silva R · Acta ophthalmologica · 2019
Case-control study883 participantsflagVision Support forscienceVitamin C
- Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for age-related macular degeneration.
Evans JR · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002
Systematic review170 participants7 studies pooledflagVision Support forscienceZinc
- Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
Evans JR; Lawrenson JG · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023
Meta-analysis3,790 participants5 studies pooledflagVision Support forscienceZinc
- Oral zinc in macular degeneration.
Newsome DA; Swartz M; Leone NC; Elston RC; Miller E · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 1988
Randomized trial151 participantsflagVision Support forscienceZinc
- A randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss: AREDS report no. 8.
Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2001
Randomized trial3,640 participantsflagVision Support forscienceZinc
- Effect of vitamin A and zinc supplementation on the nutriture of children in Northeast Thailand.
Udomkesmalee E; Dhanamitta S; Sirisinha S; Charoenkiatkul S; Tuntipopipat S; Banjong O; Rojroongwasinkul N; Kramer TR; Smith JC · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 1992
Randomized trial133 participantsflagVision Support forscienceZinc