Biotin (All brands)

Name: Biotin (All brands)
Brand: DIY & Homemade
Rating: 3.5 (266 reviews)

3.5

266 reviews

64%

would repurchase

3.9/5

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4.0

from

mbeard37

9 years ago

I have seen quite a few negative reviews on biotin. I just want to say that you need to make sure you start out with a low dosage! Everyone is going to react differently to biotin so it is...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

1.0

from

hair22

9 years ago

I HATE biotin it ruined my hair, it is insanely thick now, i think it caused nearly every single dormant hair in my hair to start growing, which has completely screwed up the normal cycle of new...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown

1.0

from

deanna424

9 years ago

I started taking biotin supplements and immediately noticed that my skin was covered in acne. I normally get a few spots a month but I woke up one morning with 20+ spots. I didn't connect it to the...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

aessop

9 years ago

I started taking a local brand of vegan friendly Biotin 5000mcg a few days ago. It's basically a powder that's been dispensed into a clear capsule. Anyways I don't usually experience negative...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown

2.0

from

maryangel

9 years ago

BACKSTORY ON MY HAIR - I'm fairly young, in my late teens, so my hair should be plenty healthy, thick and look good. Also considering my hair was really thick and long not too many years ago. And...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

dogdaze

9 years ago

I am taking the 10,000 mcg and noticing no change at all in my hair or nails. This may be due to menopause. I used Biotin when I was younger and it did seem to help my nails at least. Will keep...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Vergey

9 years ago

I've been taking biotin for 3 weeks, taking two 1,000 mg pills every other day (not for any reason. I forget to take it a lot.). I decided to take it because my nails were so weak i could peel...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

2.0

from

zero347

9 years ago

Warning....DO NOT take this stuff if you are already acne prone. I decided to try Biotin at 500mcg because I wanted to grow my hair out and read that it would help it grow faster. While that may be...

About reviewer (162 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Missmartinez1014

9 years ago

I honestly don't know if taking double the amount most people take (5,000g) of biotin is safe but I do it and I've had amazing results. My skin cleared and my hair has grown more that usual in...

About reviewer (28 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

5.0

from

Lenox877

9 years ago

This review is for the Alive gummies which have biotin in them.I've taking these for about 2 months and they are awesome for hair growth I actually had to start taking one every other day because...

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Kash734

10 years ago

I was skeptical about taking biotin it just seemed too good to be true. I was also worried because I have acne prone skin and everyone was saying it broke them out. I wanted to take biotin for hair...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesHazel

5.0

from

nailizz

10 years ago

Really really helped with my hair growth and nail strength. Always take with a meal

About reviewer (153 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue

4.0

from

blondie1990

10 years ago

I have been using biotin for the past 6 months to help grow my hair and prevent hair fall. it did not break me out at all and can report quick hair growth and less hair fall. I stopped taking it...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue

1.0

from

MsPsylocke

10 years ago

Broke me out in 3 days! Gave me a huge cystic spot and a few other little gems. I bought the gummies for my hair because it's very long but it sheds a lot so I thought biotin would help with that....

About reviewer (1106 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

2.0

from

dentaldee

10 years ago

Be careful ........ Taking this supplement made me get Hyperkalemia. (high potassium) Hyperkalemia can cause heart attacks. I'd advise doing your research and getting your blood checked after using...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue

5.0

from

karadownthehill

10 years ago

I've been taking 5,000 mcg biotin for a little under a month now as I've been trying to grow my hair to mid back length for a while now, and for the longest time my hair has been at armpit length.I...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen

3.0

from

grapes123xo

10 years ago

Not sure if it works.. my hair grows pretty fast and i lose a reasonable amount in the shower which i attribute to hair shedding. Not sure if it was the biotin that did it, but i dont see a reason...

About reviewer (192 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Tan, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

4.0

from

cbaker6653

10 years ago

I took biotin for 2 months. I would take one 1000mcg tablet 3x per day (one with each meal). I have adult hormonal acne, and biotin did not affect my skin. I didn't notice any immediate results, so...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue

1.0

from

kiki56

10 years ago

I used several brands, thinking maybe the brand wasn't that great. I was wrong. Biotin and me just don't mix well. First, I experienced triple the breakouts. I already have acne prone skin so...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel

3.0

from

KatWKSF

10 years ago

I am currently taking Biotin both in a Hair/Nail gummy vitamin and in a Women's Multi-vitamin gummy. So I guess you could say I am getting a double-dose. I am also currently taking Ovega...

About reviewer (240 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown