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Dietary supplement

Coco Skin Plus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by John Gilmore, MD

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Coco Skin Plus is a dietary supplement by John Gilmore, MD with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair growth and thinning hair, brittle nails, skin health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin that your body needs to break down food for energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients including a vegetarian capsule shell, extra virgin coconut oil, rice bran oil, and silicon dioxide.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: hair, skin and nails health support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, hair loss, nail health, skin quality.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a rare condition where you don't get enough of this vitamin. For other uses like multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), or hair loss, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works.

If you're taking this for one of those reasons, talk it over with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body gets rid of what it doesn't need through your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

Amounts from food and normal supplements are considered likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, but if you're thinking about taking high-dose biotin supplements, check with your doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. That said, always confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's safe to add to your current medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Coco Skin Plus is a straightforward biotin supplement that may help if you have a biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for skin, hair, or nails, evidence for those uses is limited.

Before you start — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications — talk with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's right for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Coco Skin Plus, straight from the product label.

Brand John Gilmore, MD
Barcode (UPC) 0638932868186
Net contents 90 Liquid Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 267052
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Liquid Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetable Liquid Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
0638932868186
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg1667%

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, extra virgin Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) liquid veggie capsule daily.

Formulation

CocoSkin Plus supports luxurious hair, soft skin and strong nails. It has just the right balance of biotin and organic coconut oil to effectively give your hair, skin and nails the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.

Softer Skin Liquid Veggie Capsules

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetable Liquid Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
5000 mcg per serving Form: D-Biotin

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...

Biotin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Extra virgin Coconut Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Coco Skin Plus. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Coco Skin Plus, from the product label.

John Gilmore, MD

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Name
John Gilmore, MD
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Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD: Common Questions

Does Coco Skin Plus by John Gilmore, MD interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Coco Skin Plus. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Coco Skin Plus contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is biotin safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at amounts from food and normal supplements. If you're thinking about taking a high-dose biotin supplement, talk with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you.
Will this help my hair, skin, or nails grow?
Biotin is likely effective if you have a biotin deficiency. For other uses like strengthening hair or nails or improving skin, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works. Your doctor can help you figure out if it's worth trying for your situation.
What are the side effects of biotin?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea. There's one case report of a person who developed a serious inflammatory condition after taking biotin with other supplements, but whether biotin was the cause is unclear, and no similar cases have been reported.
Can I take this if I have a B-vitamin deficiency?
Biotin is a B vitamin, so it may help if you have a biotin deficiency specifically. If you think you have a vitamin deficiency, talk with your doctor — they can test you and recommend the right supplement or dietary changes.
What does biotin do in the body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body break down food for energy and supports the health of your skin, hair, and nails. Your body only needs small amounts, and excess is removed through your urine.

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The Full Monographs Behind Coco Skin Plus’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Coco Skin Plus's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Biotin 4 references
  1. Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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