Date: 15/07/2025
Centella Asiatica: The Skin-Renewing Herb for Calm, Strength, and Repair
Known as "Gotu Kola" in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, Centella Asiatica has long been revered as a healing botanical.
Now, modern science has confirmed what ancient traditions knew all alongβthis humble herb is a powerhouse for skin regeneration, barrier repair, and inflammation control, making it one of the most sought-after ingredients in intelligent skincare.
What Makes Centella So Special?
Centella Asiatica is rich in triterpenoidsβparticularly asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acidβcompounds that deliver potent wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects (Bylka et al., 2013). These bioactives stimulate collagen synthesis, improve microcirculation, and enhance cellular repair.
Its traditional use in healing burns, wounds, and scar tissue has been validated by clinical studies, especially in sensitive or compromised skin (Shukla et al., 1999).
Proven Skin Benefits
- Accelerates Wound Healing: Boosts fibroblast proliferation and collagen production, promoting faster skin regeneration (Gohil et al., 2010).
- Reduces Redness and Inflammation: Especially effective in treating rosacea, post-acne inflammation, and barrier-compromised skin.
- Strengthens the Skin Barrier: Supports lipid synthesis and enhances skinβs resistance to external stressors.
- Fades Scars and Improves Texture: Its reparative action helps smooth out skin tone and texture over time.
- Rich in Antioxidants: Protects against environmental stress and oxidative aging.
Compatible, Calming, and Clinically Backed
Centella is gentle enough for all skin types, including extremely sensitive or reactive skin. It pairs well with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, peptides, and aloe vera, making it highly versatile for barrier-repair, anti-aging, and soothing formulations.
Centella in PureNeem Formulations
At PureNeem, we use Centella Asiatica to bring calm, repair, and resilience to every routine. Youβll find it in our Mucina Silk Hydration Cream where it works alongside Ayurvedic botanicals and advanced actives to strengthen the skin barrier, fade signs of irritation, and boost long-term radiance.
For PureNeem, Centella isnβt just a trend β itβs a timeless remedy modernized.
Restore with Centella
References
- Bylka, W., Znajdek-AwiΕΌeΕ, P., StudziΕska-Sroka, E., & BrzeziΕska, M. (2013). Centella asiatica in cosmetology. Postepy Dermatol Alergol, 30(1), 46β49.
- Shukla, A., Rasik, A. M., & Dhawan, B. N. (1999). Asiaticoside-induced elevation of antioxidant levels in healing wounds. Phytotherapy Research, 13(1), 50β54.
- Gohil, K. J., Patel, J. A., & Gajjar, A. K. (2010). Pharmacological review on Centella asiatica: A potential herbal cure-all. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 72(5), 546β556.
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