Centella Asiatica is a green leafy plant that is native to Southeast Asia and contains four key components (or saponins) that are largely responsible for its amazing skin benefits – Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside, and Madasiatic Acid.
In addition, the plant contains fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins B and C, and flavonoids. It has long been used to help heal wounds and is often used as an antibacterial and antioxidant.
Centella extract improve wound healing by increasing the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, as well as by reducing inflammation. They also help prevent scarring and increase the levels of antioxidants within the skin.
Centella is to be effective at reducing certain strains of bacteria, yeast, and fungi.
Centella extracts had both anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. When applied to the skin twice-daily, Centella extracts significantly increased skin hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after one-week and continued to increase skin hydration after four-weeks. Furthermore, the Centella extracts reduced skin irritation by repairing the skin barrier function, decreased redness, and reduced the skin ph value.
Our high intense serum is made with 2% centella extract, the highest concentration permitted in a skincare product. That’s why it’s so effective to reduce acne and repair skin barrier.