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Centella
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Botanical extract (Centella asiatica) containing asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid. Soothing — associated with reduced appearance of redness and skin comfort following irritation.
What it does
Botanical extract (Centella asiatica) containing asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid. Soothing — associated with reduced appearance of redness and skin comfort following irritation.
The facts
- Effective pH
- 5.0–6.5
- Category
- Soothing
- Also known as
- Centella Asiatica, Cica, Gotu Kola, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside
- Pregnancy
- Generally considered fine; ask your doctor
Pairs with · fights with
Pairs well with
Conflicts
- None listed.
Before you use it
Particularly common in K-beauty formulations. Madecassoside and asiaticoside are the primary active fractions — look for centella at high concentration or as madecassoside extract for meaningful efficacy.
On the label
Look for "Centella asiatica extract", "madecassoside", or "asiaticoside" in INCI. The latter two are the isolated active fractions — more potent than a generic "centella extract" at low concentration.
This guide is editorial, not medical advice. For a condition, a reaction or a medical question, see a dermatologist.
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