Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract for Skin Benefits
2025-06-23 15:36:22
Centella asiatica has a very long history of application in the medical field. Both clinical and experimental studies have shown that Centella asiatica leaf extract can effectively promote skin wound healing and has an inhibitory effect on pathological scars formed by excessive healing. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Centella asiatica can not only promote cell growth, accelerate wound healing and repair skin damage, but also has antioxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory and nerve cell protection effects.
In recent years, the application research of Centella asiatica extract in the field of skin care has continued to deepen. Its biggest feature is that it is an anti-aging ingredient in the repair system.
Chemical Constituents of Centella Asiatica Extract
1. Triterpenoid core ingredients
►Glycosides
Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Thankuniside, Isothankuniside, Brahmoside, Madecassoside
►Aglycones
Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Madasiatic acid
►Content
Total triterpenes in dry weight 1.2-2.8% (HPLC determination)
2. Synergistic active ingredients
►Polyacene: regulate skin flora (inhibit colonization of harmful bacteria)
►Flavone glycosides: kaempferol glycosides (antioxidant ORAC value 8,200 μmol TE/g), quercetin glycosides (anti-inflammatory IC50=5.3μM) (different companies have different values, the same below)
►Volatile oils: caryophyllene (anti-inflammatory), farnesene (penetration rate ↑40%), elemene (antibacterial), longifolene (aroma stabilizer)
►Special ingredients: meso-inositol (moisturizing factor), centella asiatica (promote probiotic proliferation), chlorophyll (natural colorant)
Skin Care Benefits of Centella Asiatica Extract
1. Antioxidant
Centella asiatica extract contains rich antioxidant ingredients, which can inhibit the activity of free radicals, prevent oxidative stress caused by free radicals, reduce melanin deposition, improve skin blood circulation, accelerate skin metabolism, thereby delaying skin aging and keeping the skin young.
2. Anti-inflammatory
For skin problems caused by inflammation, such as acne and allergies, Centella asiatica extract has a significant improvement effect. According to relevant experiments, the asiatica glycoside and hydroxy-madecassoside in Centella asiatica extract can reduce the production of inflammatory mediators, inhibit the activity of inflammatory enzymes, reduce inflammatory reactions, soothe the skin, and promote skin healing.
3. Promote collagen regeneration
Scientific research has found that Centella asiatica extract can promote collagen synthesis, improve skin elasticity and firmness, and thus improve skin problems such as wrinkles and sagging. It can also promote the secretion of hyaluronic acid. Pharmacological studies at home and abroad have also shown that because the asiatica glycoside in Centella asiatica extract has important functions such as promoting collagen synthesis and new blood vessel formation in the body, it has excellent wound healing and scar repair effects.
4. Antibacterial
Centella asiatica extract also has a certain antibacterial effect. Studies have shown that it has a certain inhibitory effect on Staphylococcus aureus and acne bacteria. It can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin surface, prevent skin infections, and keep the skin clean. There are also reports of folks using fresh Centella asiatica to mash and apply to the affected area to treat furuncles.
5. Improve immunity
Centella asiatica extract can help improve skin immunity, enhance skin resistance to the external environment, and prevent skin allergies. The Asian acid in Centella asiatica extract can protect the skin from UV damage, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve skin elasticity.
Applicable Symptoms of Centella Asiatica Extract
Acne-prone skin
People who often break out with acne or have stubborn acne scars can use skin care products containing Centella asiatica to fight inflammation, soothe and relieve acne inflammation.
Sensitive skin
People with this type of skin can use Centella asiatica to improve skin redness, red blood streaks, improve sensitivity, and stimulate skin cell regeneration.
Anti-aging people
Centella asiatica can help promote the formation of collagen in the dermis of the skin, regenerate fibrin, help reduce tension lines on the skin, and make the skin firm and smooth.
Antioxidant people
Protect the skin, remove the aged stratum corneum, help the skin metabolism, and meet the skin's nutrient needs. Reduce melanin production to ensure that the skin looks younger and more radiant.
Why Choose KINTAI's Centella Asiatica Extract
✅ "Premium Sourcing, Purest Extract"
We only use organic Centella asiatica to ensure that the raw materials are free of pesticides and heavy metal pollution.
✅ "Backed by Research"
The formula is based on clinical research and optimized for skin repair, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.
✅ "Certified Safe & Ethical"
ISO/GMPHACCP certified, in line with international skin care raw material standards.
As a pure natural "skin care magic", the powerful skin care effect of Centella asiatica extract has been widely recognized. It is believed that with the continuous development of science and technology, the application of Centella asiatica extract in skin care products will become more and more extensive, bringing healthy skin to more consumers.
