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Botanical Extracts
Centella Asiatica Extract
Gotu Kola botanical for soothing and skin comfort
INCI Name
Centella Asiatica Extract
CAS No.
84696-21-9
Appearance
Off-white to pale yellow
Purity
≥99%
Overview
Function and skin care benefits
Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola, is a botanical ingredient widely used in skincare formulations. It contains four key naturally occurring compounds — asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside, and madecassoside — which are associated with soothing, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning properties.
Centella Asiatica helps support skin comfort, maintain a healthy-looking skin surface, and improve the appearance of dry or environmentally stressed skin.
Key Active Compounds
Active Component | CAS No. | Cosmetic Function |
|---|---|---|
Asiaticoside | 16830-15-2 | Skin soothing & conditioning |
Madecassoside | 34540-22-2 | Skin barrier support & anti-aging care |
Asiatic Acid | 464-92-6 | Antioxidant protection |
Madecassic Acid | 18449-41-7 | Skin conditioning & soothing |
Key benefits
Soothing & Skin Comfort — Helps soothe the appearance of redness and support skin comfort following environmental stress.
Moisture Retention & Skin Resilience — Helps support skin moisture retention and maintain a healthy-looking, resilient complexion.
Skin Texture & Appearance — Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin texture and delicate-looking skin.
Antioxidant Support — Provides antioxidant benefits to help support a healthy-looking complexion.
Smoother, Calmer-Looking Skin — Supports smoother, calmer, and more balanced-looking skin.
Efficacy evaluation
human evaluation with 1% Centella Asiatica Extract
A 180-day human evaluation was conducted using a cosmetic formulation containing 1% Centella Asiatica Extract. After continuous use, improvements were observed in the appearance of skin firmness and texture.
Applications
Solubility
Water-soluble and alcohol-soluble grades are available. Solubility varies depending on extraction type and active compound concentration.
Stability
Stable under recommended cosmetic formulation conditions. Stability may vary depending on extraction method, active compound concentration, and formulation system.
Typical applications
Facial cleansers / Toners / Serums / Lotions / Face creams / Gels / Eye care products
Recommended usage level
0.3%–1.5%
Formulation guidelines
Formulation Compatibility — Centella Asiatica Extract can be incorporated into a variety of water-based and emulsion skincare formulations.
Addition Temperature — For heat-sensitive grades, allow the formulation to cool to the recommended addition temperature (below 45°C) before incorporating the ingredient.
Addition Stage — Addition during the cool-down phase is recommended when appropriate to help preserve the stability of heat-sensitive botanical constituents.
Pre-dispersion — For powdered or concentrated grades, pre-dissolve or pre-disperse in water or a compatible solvent as recommended for the specific grade to ensure uniform dispersion.
Stability ranges may vary depending on molecular weight grade, concentration, formulation matrix, and processing conditions. Final formulation stability should be confirmed through appropriate stability testing.
Packaging and storage
Packaging
1 kg/bag, 25 kg/drum, or customized packaging upon request.
Storage
Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture.
Documentation and certificates
Compliant with Canadian Cosmetic Regulations.
Manufactured in accordance with GMP principles.
Cruelty-free — not tested on animals.
Documentation available on request
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
TDS
Heavy Metals Report (USP Standard)
Preservative-Free Declaration
Request documentation or samples
Our Toronto technical team can supply COA, TDS, heavy metals and preservative-free documentation, discuss custom specifications, and arrange samples for evaluation.