The main active components in centella asiatica extract that can be used in cosmetics are asiaticoside, asiaticoside B, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Its main benefits are anti-inflammation and skin repair. But how to choose the best centella asiatica extract for your products, that is a puzzle. The passage will tackle your problem.
Different active components in centella asiatica extract are responsible for different effects for skin. Plamed provides 5 specifications of centella asiatica extract powder as the following chart.
1. Centella Asiatica Total Triterpenes
Centella asiatica total triterpenes refers to asiaticoside, asiaticoside B, and madecassoside. It promotes dermal reconstruction by enhancing the synthesis of type I and type III collagen. Also, it can promote wound healing, inhibit scar proliferation, and repair skin after sun.
Plamed develops 2 specifications centella asiatica total triterpenes, 10% and 70% total triterpenes. They are both off-white powder with good solubility. More product information, please click Centella Asiatica Extract.
Items | 10% Total Triterpenes | 70% Total Triterpenes |
Uses tip | There will be precipitation under acidic conditions, it is recommended to use under the condition of pH≥6.After dissolution, add the product before emulsification. | |
Solubility | Soluble in water, propylene glycol, butanediol, and glycerin. | |
Dosage | 1.0-3.0% | 0.1-2% |
Application | 70% Total Triterpenes is more significant for treatment of stretch marks and scar. | |
2. Asiaticoside
Asiaticoside has a proliferation effect on epidermal keratinocytes and vascular endothelial cells. It also has an inhibitory effect on fibroblasts, so as to promote the formation of granulation tissue in the early stage of wound healing, and inhibit scar formation in the late stage of wound healing.
Plamed develops 95% asiaticoside with white color and high purity. More details on the product, please click Centella Asiatica Extract.
Items | 95% Asiaticoside |
Uses tip | After dissolution, add the product before emulsification. |
Solubility | Soluble in butanediol |
Dosage | 0.1-1.0% |
Application | Mainly responsible for wound healing. |
3. Madecassoside
Madecassoside is a natural plant active ingredient with anti-inflammatory properties.
Plamed madecassoside differs in other Madecassoside in the market. Plamed provides 90% Madecassoside that contains asiaticoside B and madecassoside. The two components are isomers. More information about madecassoside, please click Madecassoside and Asiaticoside Introduction.
According to one of the Plamed customers, the effect of 90% Madecassoside at the concentration of 0.5% is better than that of 80% total triterpenes at 1.0%.
Items | 90% Madecassoside |
Uses tip | After dissolution, add the product before emulsification. |
Solubility | Soluble in water |
Dosage | 0.05-0.1% |
Application | Anti-inflammation, skin repair, good for sensitive skin and dry skin. |
4. Titrated Extract of Centella Asiatica (TECA)
Titrated extract of centella asiatica (TECA) is a high-purity mixture of three terpenoids in Centella asiatica extract powder. The main components include asiaticoside and free genins (Asiatic acid+ Madecassic acid ). TECA is one of the most popular functional ingredients in Korea.
Plamed offers 95% TECA; its active components are asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Click Centella Asiatica Extract for more product details.
Items | 95% TECA (36-44% Asiaticoside and 54-66% Asiatic acid+ Madecassic acid) |
Uses tip | After dissolution, add the product before emulsification. |
Solubility | Soluble in butanediol |
Dosage | 0.1-0.5% |
Application | Skin-whitening, skin repair |
In conclusion, centella asiatica extract has many beneficial effects on the skin, due to its active ingredients. These effects include: repair of skin damage, relieve skin ulcers, remove scars, repair and help promote aging skin regeneration, anti-cellulitis and remove stretch marks. Centella asiatica extract can be applied in many functional products, such as cream, mask, serum, lotion, toner and others.
From the above, we believe that you have known how to choose the best and the suitable centella asiatica extract for your cosmetic formula. More details please read the following articles.
Related Reading
1. Centella Asiatica Extract Introduction
2. Centella Asiatica Extract Benefits for Skin
3. Centella Extract Skin Benefits in Cosmetics
4. Madecassoside & Asiaticoside Introduction