Name: Centella Pure Powder
SKU: D-1799

Description

Centella Asiatica extract obtained from the plant also known as "Gotu Kola" is a prestigious cosmetic active ingredient, appreciated for its exceptional regeneration and tissue repair capabilities. This concentrated extract represents the essence of "Cica" products, being standardized to provide maximum potency of the active compounds responsible for skin restructuring.

Recognized as a true skin architect, centella extract intervenes directly in cellular mechanisms, stimulating collagen bio-synthesis and improving the structural network of the dermis. It can fight free radicals, has anti-inflammatory properties, and influences the barrier function of the epidermis. It is the optimal solution for damaged, sensitive skin, affected by the signs of time passing or by scars, offering a natural and effective approach to regaining skin integrity.

Whether you want to formulate a high-performance anti-aging serum, a repairing cream for scars, or a product dedicated to skin firmness, Centella Asiatica is a key ingredient. Through its complex action on the skin, this extract transcends simple care.

Characteristics

total_dissolved_solids Solubility: soluble in water, glycols, and hydrophilic mixtures; insoluble in oils
biotech Appearance: brown powder, with a weak characteristic odor
verified_user Quality: Natural origin product, high purity, obtained from the whole plant, premium cosmetic quality

Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Extract
Pure standardized extract, without additives, preservatives, or fillers.

Main properties

check Centella is a rich source of natural bioactive substances, triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpene compounds, and amino acids.
check Main constituents of the extract: asiatic acid, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, madecassoside; total triterpenes ≥ 40%.
check Well-known plant extract, used for a long time for skin conditions. Known for inhibiting inflammatory cytokine activity, inhibiting the release of enzymes that cause allergies, increasing cell proliferation at the injury site, and soothing irritated skin.
check Powerful cicatrizing and repairing agent: accelerates the healing process of skin lesions, minor burns, and recent scars by stimulating fibroblast proliferation.
check Collagen stimulator: induces the synthesis of type I and III collagen, essential for skin density, firmness, and elasticity, having a strong anti-wrinkle effect.
check Anti-inflammatory and soothing: reduces redness, irritation, and discomfort associated with sensitive, atopic, or couperose skin, strengthening the skin barrier.
check Venous and circulatory tonic: improves microcirculation and capillary resistance, being effective in improving the appearance of veins and dark circles.
check Protective antioxidant: fights oxidative stress and protects cells against degradation caused by UV radiation and pollution.

editor_choice Usage Recommendations and Synergies

Face care

Centella Asiatica extract is a famous ingredient in products intended for problematic or prematurely aged skin. Its ability to modulate inflammation makes it ideal for acne-prone skin, for preventing and treating post-acne marks, but also for skin that has lost its tone. It is essential in skin recovery products, for scar repair, as an anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle, and anti-allergic ingredient; it is designed for dermo-cosmetic treatments aimed at improving the skin barrier function and consolidating the stratum corneum.

Usage recommendations:

This active ingredient has a wide range of cosmetic applications, including soothing creams, stretch mark creams, repairing and regenerating creams, anti-aging products, aftershave products, and preparations for cracked skin.
As an active ingredient for preparing intensive skin care products
As an ingredient for products intended for the regeneration of aged skin, treating scars, relieving skin itching, couperose and redness, and various skin irritations
Indicative dosage: 0.1-0.3%; add to the formula when the temperature is lower than 40°C, after the cooling process in the case of emulsions

Synergies in face care:

For enhanced effects, it associates excellently with Peptides (for firmness and collagen synthesis), Hyaluronic Acid (for intense hydration), Allantoin and Panthenol (for intensive soothing).

Hair care

Although less known for hair, Centella Asiatica has remarkable benefits on the scalp. By improving microcirculation at the level of the hair follicles, it ensures a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the root of the hair strand. Also, its soothing properties are ideal for an irritated scalp, with itching or dermatitis.

Recommendations:

Tonic for stimulating hair growth
Shampoo for sensitive scalp, itching
Indicative dosage: 0.1-0.3%; add to the formula when the temperature is lower than 40°C, after the cooling process in the case of emulsions

Synergies in hair care

Works synergistically with Rosemary essential oil and water, Maca extract, Biotinoyl tripeptide, Caffeine, Amla powder and oil, and Panthenol - for a healthy scalp and vigorous hair.

Body care

In body care, Centella Asiatica is a good choice for preventing and treating stretch marks and cellulite. Its action on the connective tissue strengthens the skin structure, preventing the "breaking" of elastic fibers during weight variations or pregnancy. Also, its venotonic effect recommends it for products intended for heavy legs.

Recommendations:

Lotion for preventing stretch marks
Gel for light legs, edema
Firming body cream
Indicative dosage: 0.1-0.3%; add to the formula when the temperature is lower than 40°C, after the cooling process in the case of emulsions

Synergies in body care:

Combines well with Rosa Mosqueta vegetable oil (for scars and stretch marks), Ivy extract (for cellulite), Red Vine extract and Wild Chestnut extract (for lymphatic drainage, edema), and Cypress and Grapefruit essential oils (for circulation).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How to correctly dissolve Centella Asiatica powder extract?: The extract is water-soluble. It is recommended to pre-dissolve it in a small volume of lukewarm distilled water or in a hydrolat, mixing until completely homogenized, before adding it to the final composition (cream, gel, lotion), usually at the end of the preparation, when the temperature is below 40°C.
2. Can I apply the powder directly to the skin?: No. The extract is a concentrated raw material and must be included in a cosmetic base (water, gel, cream, serum) respecting the recommended dosages. Direct application is not effective and can be wasteful or irritating due to its concentration.
3. What concentration should I use for a face serum?: For a face serum, a concentration of 0.2% is usually sufficient. If you want an intensive localized treatment (spot treatment), you can go up to 0.5%, respecting the skin's tolerance.
4. Can I add this extract to a facial oil?: Not directly. The powder extract is not oil-soluble (liposoluble). To benefit from its properties in an oily formulation, you would need to use an emulsifier or create an emulsion (cream) that contains both water and oil.
5. Is this ingredient safe during pregnancy?: External use of cosmetic products containing Centella Asiatica is generally considered safe and even recommended for preventing stretch marks during pregnancy. However, as a standard precaution, we recommend consulting a physician before introducing new ingredients into your routine.

Technical data, quality

This extract is obtained through an advanced technological process that ensures the purity and high concentration of bioactive molecules, reducing the inert components of the plant.

The main active compounds are:

Madecassoside: A glycosylated triterpenoid with exceptional anti-inflammatory properties, which modulates epidermal signals and reduces redness.
Asiaticoside: Primarily responsible for inducing type I collagen synthesis and for strengthening the dermis.
Asiatic Acid: Contributes to the structuring of the extracellular matrix and has an anti-glycation effect.
Madecassic Acid: Completes the regenerating action and protects against enzymatic degradation of collagen.

Warnings, Safety data

General precautions

Product intended exclusively for external cosmetic use. Do not ingest.
Do not inhale the dust; it is recommended to wear a protective mask and work in ventilated spaces when handling the raw powder.
Respect the recommended dosages (usually 0.1% - 0.3%).

Safety in use

Centella Asiatica extract is considered a safe and well-tolerated ingredient, having a very low irritating potential, which is why it is often included in products for sensitive skin. However, it is advisable to perform a sensitivity test (patch test) on a small portion of skin (on the elbow crease) with the final diluted product, 24 hours before wide-scale use.

Due to its hygroscopic nature (absorbs moisture from the air), the container must be sealed immediately after each use to prevent the powder from hardening.

Storage, preservation

Store in a dry, cool place, protected from direct light and moisture.
Moisture sensitivity: the product may form clumps if exposed to moist air; this does not necessarily affect its quality but makes dosing difficult.
Shelf life: respect the date indicated on the packaging.

Sources

Bibliography and official scientific sources:

European Medicines Agency (EMA) - Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). Assessment report on Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, herba.
Bylka, W., et al. (2013). Centella asiatica in cosmetology. Postepy Dermatol Alergol.
Maquart, F. X., et al. (1999). Triterpenes from Centella asiatica stimulate extracellular matrix accumulation. European Journal of Dermatology.
Haftek, M., et al. (2008). Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long-term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin. Experimental Dermatology.
Brinkhaus, B., et al. (2000). Chemical, pharmacological and clinical profile of the East Asian medical plant Centella asiatica. Phytomedicine.
World Health Organization (WHO). Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants - Volume 1: Herba Centellae.
Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety (General references regarding plant interactions in formulations).

Why we love it

We love Centella Asiatica Extract because it brings the power of "nature's pharmacy" directly into home cosmetics. It is the ingredient that transforms a simple moisturizing cream into a treatment, capable of fading the marks of the past on our skin and building a protective barrier for the future. It is undoubtedly a must-have for anyone who wants healthy, resilient, and visibly improved skin.