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Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.
Helps with Anti-Aging
Aging skin results from decreased collagen production, sun damage, and slower cell turnover. Proven anti-aging ingredients include retinoids (most effective), vitamin C, peptides, and AHAs. Consistent SPF use prevents further damage.
Reduces Irritation
Some soothing ingredients help calm irritated skin and strengthen your skin barrier. They're particularly beneficial after during flare-ups or for chronically sensitive skin. Look for products with multiple calming ingredients for best results.
Reduces Redness
Some ingredients are commonly used to help calm visible redness and soothe irritated skin. While they can be effective for many people, results can vary depending on the cause of redness and individual skin sensitivity. If redness persists or worsens, it's best to check with a dermatologist.
Good for Scar Healing
Some ingredients are commonly used to support the skin's natural healing process and improve the appearance of scars over time. While results can vary, they may help with texture, discoloration, and overall skin recovery.
Good for Texture
The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.
Helps with Barrier Repair
Some ingredients support barrier repair by reinforcing your skin’s protective layer, locking in moisture, and defending against irritation and environmental stress.
Explained
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It's the reason centella-based products have a strong reputation for repairing and calming skin, along with its sibling compound Madecassoside.
Research from 2016-2025 supports its role in:
- Wound repair
- Skin barrier repair
- Scar modulation
- Photoaging protection
- Working through pathways that encourage collage production and turn down inflammation
You'll usually find this in concentrations between 0.2-5%.
See all 2,579 products with Asiaticoside
Users who like it
94%
Users who avoid it
6%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54535
INCI Name
ASIATICOSIDE
EC #
 240-851-7
All Functions
Antioxidant, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
