Hawthorn fruit extract (900 mg/day) shown to significantly improve skin hydration in just 6 months. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, participants who supplemented with hawthorn experienced a marked increase in facial skin moisture, while the placebo group showed a decline. Hydration improvements were especially prominent in individuals with specific genetic profiles related to telomere maintenance—highlighting the potential for targeted skin health support.
Beyond surface beauty, Hawthorn extract may support deeper cellular health. Study results revealed a positive correlation between skin hydration and leukocyte telomere length, a key biomarker of biological aging. For individuals with the CC genotype of the TERT gene (rs7705526), hydration effects were significantly amplified, and wrinkle reduction was noted in those with the AA genotype of rs2853669.
