With the improvement of skin care awareness, people are more inclined to choose natural cosmetics. Therefore, a variety of products with natural plants as the main additives have appeared on the market. As a multifunctional natural plant, the active ingredients of Centella Asiatica Extract have pharmacological effects such as whitening and promoting collagen synthesis, and are widely used in personal care products. So, what are the functions of Centella Asiatica cosmetics?
Active Ingredient
The main ingredients of Centella Asiatica are triterpenoids, volatile oils, polyynes, etc. The research mainly focuses on triterpenoids.
Efficacy of Centella Asiatica
1. Antioxidant
Oxidation is one of the important causes of skin aging. Radiation and air pollution in the external environment will cause the human body to produce free radicals. Free radicals are active substances that lack electrons. After entering the human body, they easily compete with cells for electrons, resulting in cell distortion. This is the root of human aging and disease.
Roots, leaves, and petioles of various Centella Asiatica species have high antioxidant activity and total phenolic compounds. Its antioxidant activity is comparable to that of tocopherol. Scavenging excess free radicals is also beneficial for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
2. Whitening effect
The key enzyme in the synthesis of melanin is tyrosinase, which can catalyze the formation of melanin and other pigments from the oxidation of tyrosine. Centella Asiatica can effectively reduce the content of melanin and whiten the skin. The in vitro whitening experiment found that 1 mg/ml standard asiaticoside and Asiatic acid significantly inhibited tyrosinase activity, both higher than 90%.
Centella Asiatica Extract Cosmetic Products
Brand | Product | Function |
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Cream | Lighten acne marks Repair damaged skin |
LA ROCHE-POSAY | Essence | Soothes the skin Anti-Aging Repair |
L'oreal | Essence | Repair pores Whitening and moisturizing |
Kiehl's | Cream | Quick repair Activates collagen production in skin fibroblasts |
CHANDO | Toner | Long-lasting moisturizing Soothing repair |
Swisse | Toner | Repair skin Moisturizing |
Summary
Centella asiatica has a wide range of functions and exerts its unique advantages in cosmetics and other fields. The medicinal value of Centella asiatica should be fully exploited, the application level of Centella asiatica should be improved, and the application field of Centella asiatica should be broadened. As a functional ingredients manufacturer, Qyherb continuously optimizes the extraction process of the bioactive ingredients of Centella asiatica extract. We continue to explore its application in anti-aging, whitening and other functional cosmetics.