Is Biotin Safe? ♡

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May 2, 2015

katie s.

My hair grows really slowly and I am trying to grow out my hair.

questions:

1.) is biotin safe to take?
2.) will it cause acne? (I heard that it can make you break out and if so, how bad?)
3.) how much faster will it grow out your hair on average?

I know hair growth takes time, but I want longer hair for the summer and for when school starts again and I don't know any other ways! thank you ♡

May 2, 2015

Kailey L.

It's safe if, and only if, you are biotin deficient. You'll need to get tested by a doctor first. I was deficient and started taking it. I feel like it's made my hair healthier, but it definitely hasn't grown faster. There really isn't anything that can speed up hair growth.

May 2, 2015

katie s.

Okay! thanks kailey 😊 I've just heard from many people that it helps with hair growth, but even healthier hair would be nice!

May 2, 2015

Hannah K.

Biotin, Hairfinity and other hair growth pills and vitamins

Biotin and other hair growth pills should not be taken unless you have a Biotin deficiency. This deficiency is diagnosed by a doctor. If you take Biotin when you don't have a deficiency, it can lead to acne, sickness, hospilitisation and even death. A member of Beautylish has had personal experience with this, when a member of her family became ill after taking Biotin. You should be eating enough Biotin-rich foods to not have a deficiency, these include almonds, walnuts, chickens eggs, milk, onions, cucumbers and carrots.
Do NOT take extra vitamins unless diagnosed by a doctor. Otherwise, it can cause another vitamin level in your body to decrease, resulting in the same problems as taking excess Biotin.

May 2, 2015

katie s.

Thanks hannah! that was helpful!