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INCI name

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT

Centella extract

CleansingSkin conditioningSmoothingSoothingTonicreviewed

An extract of the Centella asiatica plant, also known as gotu kola or cica.

What it is

Centella asiatica extract comes from the leaves of a herb used in traditional medicine. It contains compounds such as asiaticoside and madecassoside and is used for skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Common in soothing creams, serums and masks, often marketed as 'cica'.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Plant extracts vary with source and extraction method; the name does not indicate the amount of active compounds.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Smoothing
Seeking to achieve an even skin surface by decreasing roughness or irregularities.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (271)

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