“There’s a concept that biotin supplementation might intrude with vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) absorption since they make the most of the identical pathway. Pantothenic acid is regarded as essential for the conventional perform of the dermis, or high layer of the pores and skin, so doubtlessly having much less of this may trigger zits,” Lin explains. 

Nonetheless, biotin-induced breakouts gained’t occur to everybody. “Primarily based on the potential mechanism of motion, it’s potential to happen in anybody, however those that are extra susceptible to zits could also be extra prone,” board-certified dermatologist Marisa Garshick, M.D., FAAD explains. 

Basically: “Anybody with zits must be extraordinarily cautious with biotin in excessive doses,” Gronich notes. And if you happen to do love biotin for the wonder advantages (many do!), you simply may need to be sure you get sufficient pantothenic acid within the combine. Subsequent up: The way to store correctly.