Biotin Challenge: Month 1 Update!

Last week, I reached the one-month mark in my biotin hair challenge. For the past month, I have taken a one 5000 microgram supplement of biotin in conjunction with my regular daily multi-vitamin, One-A-Day Women's. So far, this biotin supplement is definitely looking like a keeper. Although I wasn’t planning on formally doing a length check until I finished the entire bottle of biotin, my hair has noticeably grown.

The length of my hair in the front now.

The length of my hair in the front a month ago.

Additionally, I have noticed that my skin is better than it has been in years. For about the first week and a half, I experienced some unusual skin trouble. (I should note that I’ve gotten maybe one or two full blown pimples in my life, but I do get the occasional small zit.  With that being said, I didn’t break out at all; my skin just looked a lot grungier than it ever has and was a lot drier than normal). I guess it was just an “adjustment period” to rid my skin of its impurities. Since then, my skin has been great. It seems brighter and retains more moisture.

I really haven’t noticed any severe side effects since I’ve started taking biotin supplements. I do find that I need to shave slightly more often and that I get extremely hungry (like so hungry it hurts) if I skip a meal or eat later than I usually do, but other than that I haven’t experienced any difficulty. If all goes well over the next few months, this will definitely be a staple.