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Hair, Skin & Nails Formula

by GNC Women's · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 caplets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 79158
  • Serving 2 caplets
  • 30 servings

Hair, Skin & Nails Formula by GNC Women's lists 25 ingredients, 25 with an amount per serving of 2 caplets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 21, 2017.

What is in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 caplets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Hair, Skin & Nails Formula: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 79158, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Beta-Carotene, & as 50% Retinyl Acetate)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate)120 mg200%Vitamin C in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 18,583 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: D-3))200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)30 IU100%Vitamin E in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 6,459 products30 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.30 IU

44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)1.5 mg100%Thiamin in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg100%Riboflavin in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)20 mg100%Niacin in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Folic Acid200 mcg50%Folate in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 7,022 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.200 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Biotin3,000 mcg1,000%Biotin in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 9,447 products3,000 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg3,000 mcg

Higher than 91% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Panothenate)13.5 mg135%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 10,060 products13.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg13.5 mg

Higher than 51% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate)200 mg20%Calcium in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 17,831 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate)100 mg10%Phosphorus in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 3,786 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg100 mg

Higher than 53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)15 mg100%Zinc in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

L-Cysteine200 mgCysteine in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 516 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.200 mg

Higher than 72% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

MSM100 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 1,454 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

78% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

hydrolyzed Gelatin100 mg
L-Methionine50 mgMETHIONINE in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 981 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

58% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid10 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 2,407 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

84% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Dmae10 mgDeanol in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 365 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

96% of 365 products listing deanol give more (median 100 mg).

Green Tea leaf extract10 mgGreen Tea in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 2,595 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

96% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Horsetail Rush3 mgHorsetail in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 519 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 200 mg, the median 67 mg.3 mg

88% of 519 products listing horsetail give more (median 67 mg).

Boronas Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as Boron Citrate)1 mgBoron in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 3,339 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1 mg

42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Pantesin Pantethine1,500 mcgPantethine in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 94 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 225 mg, the median 50 mg.1.5 mg

90% of 94 products listing pantethine give more (median 50 mg).

Lutemax 2020 Lutein500 mcgLutein in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 2,493 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.5 mg

72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin IsomersZeaxanthin (Form: as Zeaxanthin Isomers)125 mcgZeaxanthin in Hair, Skin & Nails Formula against 1,215 products0.125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.0.125 mg

90% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 79158 (entered October 21, 2017), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 3,000 mcg of biotin is higher than 91% of the 9,447 biotin products that print an amount; 713 list more.
  • 84% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 10 mg of alpha-lipoic acid (filed by NIH under alpha lipoic acid) (median 50 mg).
  • 96% of the 365 products that print an amount of deanol list more than its 10 mg of dmae (filed by NIH under deanol) (median 100 mg).
  • 96% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 10 mg of green tea (median 100 mg).
  • 88% of the 519 products that print an amount of horsetail list more than its 3 mg of horsetail (median 67 mg).
  • 90% of the 94 products that print an amount of pantethine list more than its 1.5 mg of pantesin pantethine (filed by NIH under pantethine) (median 50 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two caplets daily with food.
Warnings
Contains: Fish and soybeans.
Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medication, or have a medical condition.
Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no wheat, gluten free, no dairy, yeast free.
Gf Gluten free
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 79158.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Titanium Dioxide, natural Vanilla flavor, Vegetable Acetoglycerides, Chlorophyllin, Sucralose.

How many labels does Hair, Skin & Nails Formula have?

6 labels are on file under this name since October 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 79158 (current) Entered October 21, 2017 · on the market · 60 caplets
  2. Label 75150 Entered July 25, 2017 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 0 48107 15555 1
  3. Label 69685 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market August 21, 2017 · 60 caplets
  4. Label 69529 Entered January 25, 2017 · on the market · 120 tablets · UPC 0 48107 15554 4
  5. Label 57172 Entered March 24, 2016 · off the market May 11, 2017 · 60 tablets · UPC 0 48107 15555 1
  6. Label 26993 Entered October 25, 2013 · on the market · 120 caplets

DSLD also links this label to: Evening Primrose Oil 500 (bundle set), Advanced Collagen Formula (bundle set), Hair, Skin & Nails Beauty Basics (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Women's products.

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