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Benefits
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Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
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Also known as: Gotu Kola, Tiger Grass, Indian Pennywort, Cica, Asiatic Acid, Hydrocotyl, and Asiatic Pennywort
Centella Asiatica Extract is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 7.6% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Centella Asiatica Extract is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.
Of the 73 products in our database that have a known concentration of Centella Asiatica Extract, we've seen concentrations from 0.09% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Centella Asiatica Extract the most:
References
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852572/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S104345261500056X?via%3Dihub
- https://wselvamurthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Asian-Medicinal-Remedies-for-aging-effects-2013.pdf
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3116297/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978008102659500032X?via%3Dihub
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8627341/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16557473/
Products with Centella Asiatica Extract
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 75075
- INCI Name: CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
- EC #: Â 283-640-5
- All Functions: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic
