A triterpenoid acid used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Madecassic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid acid of the ursane type; it is one of the characteristic constituents of gotu kola, Centella asiatica. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, balms and other products containing Centella asiatica ingredients.
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.
The INCI name does not reveal whether the substance was isolated from a plant or produced by another route.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (12)
- CICA-GESICHTSMASKE MIT HYALURONSÄURE + MADECASSOSID · Collistar
- SOS Calming · BABOR
- Łagodząco-wzmacniający tonik do twarzy TOUCH OF KINDNESS · Veoli Botanica
- Maska ultra-ujędrniająca Waterfully FIRM mask · YOPE
- Derma Synergy Wrapping Mask · Mediheal
- Anua Azelaic Acid Cica skin soothing moisturizer · Anua
- Madeca Azelaic Acid Serum · COSMAX INC.
- torriden dive in serum · torriden
- R.E.D. blemish clear Soothing Cream · COSMAX INC.
- Pimple Stopper · Dermaself
- Water Bank Hyaluronique Bleu · Laneige
- Cicabio crème · Bioderma