Centella Asiatica, also called cica or tiger grass is one of the most studied botanical ingredients in modern dermatology. Here is exactly why it belongs in an active correcting serum.
What is Centella Asiatica?
Centella Asiatica is a perennial herb with centuries of documented use in traditional medicine across Asia and Africa for wound healing and skin repair. Its key bioactive compounds - asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid, have been studied extensively for their effects on the skin.
What does it do?
Three functions make Centella Asiatica particularly valuable in an active serum.
First, it is anti-inflammatory. Its triterpenoid compounds calm irritation, reduce redness and soothe reactive skin. When you are using active ingredients that are correcting the skin like TXA and Urea, you want something in the formula that prevents the skin from becoming aggravated in the process.
Second, it stimulates collagen synthesis. Research shows that asiaticoside activates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for collagen production. This supports skin elasticity and aids in the fading of post-acne marks and surface damage over time.
Third, it strengthens the skin barrier. It enhances barrier integrity and helps the skin retain moisture, which is critical when the barrier has been compromised by breakouts, irritation or environmental stress.
Why 5% in this formula?
Centella Asiatica is effective from 1% upwards. At 5% it is at the upper end of its effective cosmetic range, actively calming, actively repairing, actively supporting collagen while the other actives in the formula do their corrective work.
Who is this for?
Anyone using active ingredients. Anyone with sensitive or reactive skin. Anyone recovering from breakouts. Anyone dealing with redness or a compromised barrier. Centella Asiatica is one of the most universally beneficial ingredients in this formula precisely because it supports every other ingredient working alongside it.
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