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The Korean skincare industry truly has introduced everyone to a higher form of self-care skincare routine. Are you one of those beauty enthusiasts who happened to elevate your skincare game after knowing the intensive Korean skincare routine? Well then, you probably are not alone and chances are, you have this skincare ingredient heard already – Centella Asiatica labeled in a variety of names such as Brahmi, Asiatic pennywort, tiger grass, and gotu kala. This plant extract has long been included in moisturizers in major Korean skincare brands and is most commonly labeled as cica creams thus paving the way to it being labeled as hydrating skin saver. 

Centella Asiatica is a perennial herb that grows in primary parts of Asia and had long been used for culinary and medicinal uses – but all thanks to Science, Technology, and continuous research, like many traditional plant extracts, centella asiatica is now gaining popularity as a skincare ingredient. 

From the Korean skincare industry, Western beauty brands are now considering the massive skin-loving benefits that the centella asiatica plant extract could offer. From the review published by the Indian Journal of Medicine whereas they labeled Centella Asiatica as a “potential herbal cure-all” because of its big help in treating wounds caused by its chemical content called triterpenoid saponins that have been shown to help heal wounds by boosting the antioxidant thus increasing the blood supply to the area thereby strengthening the skin. Sure this wonder plant extract has a lot more to offer. Sit back and relax as we reap off all the skin-loving benefits of Centella Asiatica. 

Centella Asiatica offers anti-aging benefits 

This botanical herb contains a lot of flavonoids and an active compounds called madecassoside a promising compound that has been shown to reduce skin-damaging free radicals formed by skin’s exposure to harmful UV rays and pollution – primary culprits for skin aging. This compound is rich in amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals making thereby offering a great deal for the overall skin’s health. Compounds found in Centella Asiatica also helps improve the blood circulation in the skin and synthesis of collagen for maintaining a more youthful complexion based on this small clinical study published in the year 2008.

Centella Asiatica for skin hydration  

Not only does its compound offer antioxidant properties, but Centella Asiatica is also hailed as one of the most hydrating skin savers simply because of its rich amino acids, beta carotene, fatty acids, and phytochemicals content thereby offering a great deal for the overall skin’s health. The amino acid plays a vital role in maintaining the skin’s hydration and immune response. 

Centella Asiatica soothes the skin 

Centella Asiatica’s major constituents are saponins known as asiaticosides which is believed to be helpful in enhancing skin cells behavior as published in this study dated in the year 2012  offers healing and soothing benefits to the skin. Centella Asiatica is an ideal skincare ingredient in restoring skin moisture thus promoting the skin’s barrier especially to those who are dealing with extra sensitive skin. It significantly reduces signs of skin sensitivity such as burning and itching. 

Centella Asiatica promotes wound healing 

Centella Asiatica contains Madecassoside that boosts skin antioxidant activity at the site of wounds, strengthening the skin, and increasing blood circulation. For study related to Centella Asiatica would healing potential, this study dated in the year 2012 subjected to an animal with open wound showed a promising result whereas, found out that the formulation inhibited the growth of bacteria and fueled the growth of new skin cells. 

Centella Asiatica helps repair veins 

This study published in the year 2012 explored the potential that Centella Asiatica holds in helping repair the veins. This study showed centella asiatica is able to penetrate the skin well enough. Its circulation-boosting activities are so powerful that it has been incorporated in treating varicose veins, and breaking down cellulite by shrinking the connective tissues that bind fat cells in the skin

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