What Does Centella Asiatica Extract Do?

Centella asiatica has a long history of being used as a traditional medicine. It was first recorded in "Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica", and has also been included in various editions of the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia". It has the effects of clearing away heat and toxins, reducing swelling and promoting diuresis. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that centella asiatica extract can be added to skin care products as a main ingredient or an auxiliary ingredient. It has functions such as promoting protein synthesis in the skin, removing scars, reducing inflammation, resisting oxidation and whitening the skin, which can help the skin maintain a young and healthy state.

1.Antioxidant Effect
Centella asiatica extract is rich in antioxidant components. It can inhibit the activity of free radicals, prevent the oxidative stress reactions caused by free radicals, fade melanin deposits, improve the blood circulation of the skin, accelerate skin metabolism, thereby delaying skin aging and keeping the skin in a youthful state.

2.Anti-inflammatory Effect
For skin problems caused by inflammation, such as acne and allergies, centella asiatica extract has a significant improvement effect. According to relevant experiments, asiaticoside and madecassoside in centella asiatica extract can reduce the production of inflammatory mediators, inhibit the activity of enzymes in the inflammatory response, alleviate the inflammatory response, soothe the skin and promote skin healing.

3.Promoting Collagen Regeneration
Scientific research has found that centella asiatica extract can promote the synthesis of collagen, improve the elasticity and firmness of the skin, and thus alleviate skin problems such as wrinkles and sagging. Meanwhile, it can also promote the secretion of hyaluronic acid. Pharmacological studies at home and abroad have also shown that precisely because asiaticoside in centella asiatica extract plays important roles in promoting collagen synthesis and angiogenesis in the body, it has excellent effects on wound healing and scar repair.
4.Antibacterial Effect
Centella asiatica extract also has a certain antibacterial effect. Studies have shown that it has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and Propionibacterium acnes, which can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin surface, prevent skin infections and keep the skin clean. There are also relevant reports in the folk that fresh centella asiatica washed and mashed is applied to the affected area to treat furuncles.

5.Boosting Immunity
Centella asiatica extract can help improve the immunity of the skin, enhance the skin's resistance to the external environment and prevent phenomena such as skin allergies. Asiatic acid in centella asiatica extract can protect the skin against ultraviolet damage, strengthen the skin barrier and improve skin elasticity.