Soothing Botanical ·
Centella Asiatica
What is it?
Also known as Gotu Kola or "cica," a medicinal herb in the Apiaceae family long used in Ayurvedic, Chinese and Unani traditions for wound healing and skin conditions.
What does it do?
Wound-healing, barrier-repair and soothing active -- its triterpenoid compounds (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid) stimulate fibroblast proliferation, collagen synthesis and angiogenesis. A diabetic-rat burn-wound study found Centella extract-based cream/ointment reduced wound area and inflammatory markers while increasing regenerative growth factors; a peer-reviewed dermatology review additionally cites a systematic review of double-blind RCTs (172 women) finding Centella-based creams reduced periorbital/lip wrinkles and improved hydration with fewer adverse events than tretinoin.
Who may benefit?
- May help with: Sensitivity & Barrier Damage
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