When your hair starts to thin or shed, it’s natural to reach for a supplement.
But here’s the thing: biotin dominates the beauty aisle — not because it works for everyone, but because it sells. And for acne-prone skin? It can even make breakouts worse.
It’s time to break up with biotin and set yourself up with something better.
A next-generation supplement to support hair and nails — with no breakout-causing ingredients.
Powered by acne-friendly, clinically-backed ingredients like MSM for collagen support, Silica for shine, Folate for strength, and Vitamin E for hydration.
Because beautiful hair and clear skin shouldn’t be a tradeoff.
Biotin had its moment — this is what’s next.
The Link Between Acne, Hair, and Nail Health
Hair, skin, and nails aren’t separate systems. They’re all highly sensitive to what’s happening internally, especially when it comes to hormones, stress, and nutrient status. That’s why it’s so common for breakouts, hair changes, and nail issues to show up at the same time.
That’s why if you’re dealing with acne, you may also notice:
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Increased hair shedding or thinning
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Hair that feels weaker, flatter, or breaks more easily
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Nails that peel, split, or grow more slowly
This overlap isn’t a coincidence. It’s your body responding to shared stressors.
Why Acne, Hair Shedding, and Weak Nails Often Travel Together
Hormonal shifts
Hormones regulate oil production, hair growth cycles, and nail formation. Conditions like PCOS, coming off birth control, postpartum changes, or elevated androgens can simultaneously trigger breakouts and push hair follicles into a resting or shedding phase. That’s why hormonal acne and hair thinning so often coexist.
Stress, both mental and physical
Stress doesn’t just mean emotional overwhelm. The body also experiences physiological stress, which can come from illness, calorie restriction, inflammation, or medications.
Elevated cortisol can worsen acne by increasing oil production and inflammation. At the same time, stress can shift hair follicles from the growth phase (anagen) into the shedding phase (telogen), leading to increased hair fall weeks to months later.
This is especially important for acne-prone individuals because many acne treatments themselves place temporary stress on the body.
Acne Medications Can Be a Stressor, Too
Oral and topical acne medications can be highly effective, but they don’t work in isolation.
For example, when the body adapts to medications that affect oil glands, inflammation, or hormones, it may redirect resources away from hair growth. The result can be temporary hair shedding, even while skin is improving.
This type of shedding is often called telogen effluvium, and it’s a common, stress-related response. The hair follicles aren’t damaged, but they’re responding to a signal that the body is under load.
That’s why supporting the body nutritionally during acne treatment matters. Hair shedding in this context isn’t a failure. It’s feedback.
Nutrient deficiencies
Low levels of iron, ferritin, folate, or B vitamins don’t just affect one system. These nutrients are required for cell division and tissue repair, which is why deficiencies often show up in the fastest-growing tissues first: skin, hair, and nails.
If you’re treating acne, navigating hormonal changes, or managing stress, your nutrient needs may actually increase, not decrease.
The Problem with Traditional Hair, Skin, and Nails Supplements
Most conventional beauty supplements contain high levels of one certain ingredient: biotin.
Biotin is often marketed as a miracle for hair growth, but the reality is more complicated, especially for acne-prone skin.
High doses of biotin can interfere with vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), a nutrient that helps regulate oil production in the skin. When that balance is disrupted, oil glands can overproduce sebum, leading to clogged pores, inflamed breakouts, and even cystic acne.
Biotin also triggers your skin to create more keratin, which can clog the pores of acne-prone skin and can turn breakouts cystic
For many acne-prone people, biotin doesn’t just “not help”. It actively makes skin worse.
If you want a deeper dive, we break this down fully here.
Why HAIR SKIN NAILS Biotin-Free Beauty Is Best for Acne-Prone Skin
We formulated HAIR SKIN NAILS Biotin-Free Beauty for people who want stronger hair and nails without sacrificing their skin.
This supplement is:
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100% biotin-free
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Designed specifically for acne-prone skin
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Powered by clinically backed, acne-friendly ingredients
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Free from known internal pore-clogging triggers
Instead of forcing your body to choose between clear skin and healthy hair + nails, HAIR SKIN NAILS supports both!
The Powerhouse Ingredients In HAIR SKIN NAILS Biotin-Free Beauty
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MSM (Sulfur)
MSM is a naturally occurring form of sulfur, a crucial building block for keratin, the structural protein that makes up hair and nails. Keratin relies on sulfur to form strong disulfide bonds that help hair and nails resist breakage.
An early randomized clinical trial found that oral MSM improved hair shine, volume, and appearance compared with baseline measures. It also showed improvements in skin texture and firmness. This supports the idea that MSM contributes to the structural integrity of hair, skin, and nails from within. (1)
In practical terms: you’re giving your body collagen-supporting sulfur it can use to help the structural integrity of your hair, skin, and nails.
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Silica
Silica is a trace mineral that plays a role in the formation of collagen and connective tissue, which in turn reinforces hair shafts and the nail matrix.
Why it matters: Silica doesn’t just support keratin; it also helps the body produce collagen, the protein that underlies skin, hair, and nail strength. That’s why silica is often called the “beauty mineral.
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Folate
Folate is a B vitamin essential for DNA synthesis and cell division — processes that are especially important in fast-renewing tissues like hair follicles and nails. While research specifically linking folate to increased hair growth is limited, folate deficiency has been associated with hair, skin, and nail changes. Using methylated folate (5-MTHF) - the form found in HAIR SKIN NAILS - means the body can use it immediately, bypassing a metabolic step that many people struggle with due to common genetic variations.
The takeaway: deeper cellular repair and division at the root level can support the foundation of new hair and nail growth.
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Nettle Root Extract
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has a long history in herbal medicine. While large-scale human clinical data are still emerging, preclinical research and traditional use suggest nutrient-dense support for scalp and hair health. Nettle supplies vitamins and minerals that help support circulation to the scalp, improve nutrient delivery to hair follicles, and soothe inflammation. It also contains compounds like beta-sitosterol, which may support a healthy scalp environment.
Highlights: nettle is not a miracle hair regrowth herb, but it supports overall follicle health and an environment where hair can thrive — which is why herbalists have used it for centuries.
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Vitamin E
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress, a form of damage caused by free radicals. Oxidative stress can shorten the hair growth phase and weaken keratin structures over time. Vitamin E’s antioxidant action helps protect skin and follicle cells, contributing to hydrated, glowing skin and a healthy hair environment. It also supports circulation at the scalp, which can help hair follicles receive nutrients.
In everyday language: vitamin E helps shield and nourish the very cells that produce healthy hair, skin, and nails.
How to Use HAIR SKIN NAILS
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Take 4 capsules daily, any time that works for you
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For best absorption, split the dose: 2 capsules in the morning, 2 in the evening
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Pair with your CLEARSTEM skincare routine for best results
Pro tips:
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HAIR SKIN NAILS can be used alongside any other CLEARSTEM supplements
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Be patient: you’ll see results in your nails FIRST, but hair can take longer because the hair growth cycle is longer!
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These ingredients can also be beneficial to your joints because of the collagen support
Wrapping It Up
HAIR SKIN NAILS is designed to support:
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Strong, healthy, shiny hair and nails
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Improved appearance of thin-looking hair
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Visibly thicker, fuller-looking hair
And most importantly, it does all of this without known breakout-causing ingredients.
Whether you’re:
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Acne-prone and breaking up with biotin
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Coming off birth control or navigating hormonal changes
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A mom looking for hormone-friendly beauty support
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Someone who wants better hair and nails without risking their skin
This formula meets you where you are. Click here to shop now.