centella_asiatica

What is CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT and what does it do?

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Family: PLANT EXTRACTS Centella asiatica

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Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola or Asian Hydrocotyle, is a creeping herbaceous plant native to Asia.

Historical medicinal properties:


Centella asiatica has been valued for its medicinal properties in Asia, notably China, India and Indonesia, for over 2,000 years. It was mainly used to treat skin ailments and heal wounds.

The cosmetic secrets of Centella asiatica:

Rich composition: Centella asiatica is precious for its wealth of active molecules such as saponosides and triterpenes.
Precious active ingredients for the skin:
Madecassoside: This compound has demonstrated its potential in the burn healing process, increasing antioxidant activity and promoting collagen synthesis.
Asiaticoside: an application of 0.2% to rat skin showed a significant increase in antioxidant levels.
Regeneration: Promotes collagen production, essential for maintaining skin firmness.
Antioxidant protection: The plant's phenolic compounds protect the skin against free radical damage.
Repair: Proven effective in reducing scars, stretch marks and other marques skin conditions.
Circulatory support: tones blood vessel walls, helping to prevent varicose veins.
Hair fortification: This plant also strengthens hair from within, making it stronger and healthier.

Centella asiatica is particularly fond of humid areas in tropical and subtropical regions. Although native to Asia and Oceania, it is now cultivated in certain African countries, such as Madagascar and South Africa. In popular legend, it is often referred to as "tiger grass", as tigers would roll in it to heal their wounds.

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