Gotu Kola Liquid Extract

Description

Centella Asiatica (also known as gotu kola and Indian pennywort) is a perennial creeping plant which grows around the Indian ocean. Traditionally used in the management of dermatological conditions in its native area, it is used to support faster healing of small wounds, scratches and superficial burns, as well as an anti-inflammatory for eczema, minor itching and insect bites.

Its active constituents are pentacyclic triterpenoids which have regulating and activating functions, acting on the collagen present in many organs. In skin, the major components are collagens type I and II. Skin aging is related mainly to a decrease in type I collagen levels, which also plays a major role in wound healing. Studies have shown that the main constituents of Centella asiatica (Asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and asiaticoside) increase collagen synthesis. In addition to stimulating the synthesis of collagen, it also improves tensile strength of the skin.

Cosmetic Benefits of Gotu Kola Liquid Extract:

• Gotu Kola has strong wound healing and collagen stimulating properties from Centella asiatica
• Helps in scar tissue reduction
• Has anti-inflammatory actions and an ability to increase the level of antioxidants in newly formed tissue.
• Gotu kola is normally used in active ingredients that are tonics, body-firming products, wound healing and anti-aging skin care products.
• Gotu kola keeps the skin cells tough and makes it resistant to sagging.
• It increases tensile strength of the skin, repairs damaged tissue and reduces the appearance of stretch marks.

CAS NUM: 57-55-6; 7732-18-5, 84696-21-9

INCI Name: Glycerin (and) Water (and) Hydrocotyl (Centella Asiatica) Extract

Colour & Appearance: Pale brown transparent liquid with characteristic odor

Grade: Cosmetic grade

Country of Origin: India

Certification:  certified by ECOCERT Greenlife according to the COSMOS Standard.

Packaging: Our water/Oil based ingredients are bottled in plastics avoid spillage.

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