Skin Conditioning
CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF/STEM POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Powdered leaf and stem of cica (gotu kola) — a star soothing botanical. Triterpenes calm redness and support barrier repair, with decades of safe topical use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Triterpenes (asiaticoside) support skin barrier
- Soothing on reactive and post-procedure skin
- Long traditional and cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Rare allergic dermatitis reported
- Powder form can be gritty in formulations
- Variable triterpene content across suppliers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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