Could a papaya supplement help aging skin hold onto moisture?
NCT ID NCT07725835
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a daily fermented papaya supplement can improve skin barrier function in healthy adults aged 50 to 75. The main focus is on reducing water loss from the skin on the face, arms, and hands, measured with a non-invasive device. Participants take the supplement for 12 weeks and attend five visits over 20 weeks, including blood draws to check inflammation and blood sugar markers.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a fermented papaya dietary supplement called Immun'Age
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary supplement to support skin barrier health in aging skin.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The supplement may have no measurable effect on skin hydration.
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McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States
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