6 Supplements for Skin Health: Backed by Science

Your skin reflects your internal health; it’s influenced by nutrition, inflammation, hormones, and your microbiome. While diet and lifestyle form the foundation, targeted supplementation can enhance your skin’s clarity, strength, and resilience.

Here are six well-researched formulations that support skin health from within, each thoughtfully formulated into Unived’s vegan supplement range.

1. Hyperpigmentation Care: Fade Dark Spots and Brighten Tone

Hyperpigmentation is often the result of excess melanin production triggered by oxidative stress, inflammation, or UV damage. Unived’s Hyperpigmentation Care includes:

• L-Glutathione – a potent intracellular antioxidant that reduces melanin synthesis by inhibiting tyrosinase activity. Oral glutathione has been shown to support brighter skin and reduced pigmentation over time¹.
• Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) – helps recycle antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, improving cellular protection².
• Vitamin C – essential for collagen production and skin repair³.
  
  

This antioxidant-powered formula supports brighter, more even-toned skin.

2. Acne Relief: Calm Inflammation, Balance Oil, and Clear Skin

Acne is triggered by excess sebum, hormonal imbalance, and inflammation. Unived’s Acne Relief works internally with:

• Spearmint Extract – has anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory effects that reduce acne lesions⁴.
• Zinc – helps regulate oil production, supports skin repair, and reduces inflammation⁵.
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – aids in sebum metabolism and skin barrier function⁶.
  
  

This formula targets breakouts at the root and supports long-term skin clarity.

3. Flora-17: Strengthen the Gut-Skin Axis

The gut microbiome directly impacts skin health. Dysbiosis is linked to acne, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin conditions.

Unived’s Flora-17 delivers 35 billion CFU across 17 researched probiotic strains, including:

• Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium bifidum – support immune modulation and reduce skin inflammation⁷.
• A multi-strain approach that helps repair gut lining and reduce pro-inflammatory triggers⁸.
  
  

Balanced gut = clearer, calmer skin.

4. Ovegha: Plant-Based DHA for Skin Barrier Function

Essential fatty acids are key to maintaining skin hydration and barrier health. Unived’s Ovegha offers vegan DHA from microalgae:

• DHA supports the skin’s lipid structure, reduces dryness, and helps calm inflammation⁹.
• Omega-3 intake is linked to reduced skin sensitivity, scaling, and redness¹⁰.
  
  

Ovegha nourishes your skin from within, helping improve hydration and elasticity.

5. NAC: Boost Glutathione, Detox, and Reduce Acne

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a precursor to glutathione, your body’s most powerful antioxidant.

Unived’s NAC (600mg per capsule) supports:

• Skin detoxification and oxidative stress reduction ¹¹.
• Decreased acne lesions and inflammation ¹².  
• Enhanced cellular repair.
  
  

Ideal for supporting clear skin, especially in acne-prone individuals.

6. Vegan Vitamin D3: Support Skin Immunity and Repair

Vitamin D3 is critical for healthy immune function and skin regeneration. Unived’s Vegan D3, derived from lichen, helps:

• Regulate skin inflammation.
• Promote faster healing and improved skin immunity.
• Reduce acne and skin sensitivity linked to D3 deficiency. ^13,14
  
  

A foundational nutrient for overall skin health and repair.

Scientific References

1. Weschawalit S, et al. Glutathione and its antiaging and antimelanogenic effects. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017.
2. Shay KP, et al. Alpha-lipoic acid as a dietary supplement: Molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential. Biochim Biophys Acta, 2009.
3. Pullar JM, et al. The roles of vitamin C in skin health. Nutrients, 2017.
4. Shabir A. The benefits of spearmint tea in reducing hirsutism and acne in women. Natural Pharmacy Business, 2019.
5. Dreno B, et al. Zinc salts in acne vulgaris: therapeutic effect and underlying inflammatory mechanisms. J Dermatol Treat, 2001.
6. Yang YS, et al. Clinical and histopathological evaluation of vitamin B5 in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Int J Dermatol, 2014.
7. Salem I, et al. The Gut Microbiome as a Major Regulator of the Gut-Skin Axis. Front Microbiol, 2018. 
8. Knackstedt R, et al. The Role of Topical and Oral Probiotics in Skin Conditions. Am J Clin Dermatol, 2020.
9. Boelsma E, et al. Nutrition and skin health: overview of the role of micronutrients and fatty acids. Clin Dermatol, 2003.
10. Calder PC. Omega-3 fatty acids and inflammatory processes. Nutrients, 2010.
11. Rushworth GF, Megson IL. Therapeutic uses for N-acetylcysteine. Pharmacol Ther, 2014.
Martin SF, et al. N-acetylcysteine for treatment of acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Cutis, 2016.
Holick MF. Vitamin D: A D-Lightful solution for health. J Investig Med, 2011. 
Bikle DD. Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology. Rev Endocr Metab Disord, 2012.