Centella Asiatica Powder
Centella Asiatica or Cica which is a buzz word in the skincare industry, especially in the K beauty world is one of those ingredients that is gaining huge popularity.
Centella Asiatica is a medicinal herb that appears in Ayurvedic medicine, traditional African medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used for centuries to treat many conditions.
It is used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis. It contains a range of compounds such as triterpenoids, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
A 2016 study suggests it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Benefits in skincare:
Aging
It has the ability to increase collagen production. Collagen plays a key role to enhance skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. It can also be used in treating photoaging skin. Centella Asiatica can help the skin retain a plump and youthful appearance.
Soothing
It reduces skin irritation by repairing the skin barrier function. Centella Asiatica helps decrease redness, inflammation and relieve itchy skin due to its soothing and healing properties. This is one of the reasons that it’s widely used in products for people with sensitive skin.
Helps Fight Acne
It does this by speeding healing. It improves overall acne severity and prevents future blemishes and scarring. Its soothing properties can complement acne-fighting ingredients by helping keep skin calm. It visibly reduces redness while the actives go to work. It also strengthens your skin’s protective barrier helping your skin recover quicker from acne.
Helps heal wounds and burns
The wound healing properties of Centella Asiatica are largely due to the increased production of collagen and the reduction in inflammation.
Hydrates skin
It increases hydration and helps soothe and repair dry, red, irritated skin.
Our 100 % Centella Asiatica is organic and vegan.