Part1. What is Hydrocotyle asiatica extract?
Centella asiatica (Latin scientific name: Centella asiatica (L.) Urban), also known as gotu kola, copper money grass, calla, is the whole herb of Centella asiatica.
Centella Asiatica is native to India and is now widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In my country, it is mainly distributed in the provinces south of the Yangtze River. The main active components of Centella asiatica whole grass are asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid.
Centella asiatica has long been used as a brain tonic, diuretic, leprosy, adjuvant for ulcers, and skin diseases. Cosmetics generally use its dried whole herb. Centella asiatica extract exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities, most importantly antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anticancer activities.
Part2. Efficacy
1. Anti-aging
Centella asiatica extract can promote the synthesis of collagen I and III, as well as the secretion of mucopolysaccharides (such as the synthesis of sodium hyaluronate), increase the water retention of the skin, activate and renew skin cells. Centella asiatica extract also has the activation effect of fibroblast gene, which can enhance the vitality of skin basal layer cells, maintain skin elasticity and firmness, and smooth fine wrinkles on the face.
2. Anti-inflammatory activity
The terpenoids in Centella asiatica extract can significantly increase the content of collagen and fibronectin in the cell layer (fibronectin is widely involved in the processes of cell migration, adhesion, proliferation, hemostasis and skin tissue repair), and can stimulate the formation of scars Mature production of type I collagen reduces inflammation. In addition, Centella asiatica extract can also reduce the production of pro-inflammatory mediators (IL-1, MMP-1), improve and repair the skin's own barrier function.
3. Moisturizing activity
Centella asiatica triterpenoid saponins are related to the triterpenoid saponins in Centella asiatica extract. Centella asiatica triterpene saponins are a kind of hydrophilic sugar chains, mainly glucose and rhamnose, which can combine with water in the occlusive layer to improve the barrier capacity of the epidermis. Enhances skin hydration.
Part3.Application
Centella asiatica extract can be used in anti-aging skin care products, scar repair, acne cosmetics, supplements for dry and sensitive skin, moisturizing cosmetics.
