Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a skin-conditioning botanical extract used to support a calmer-looking complexion and reinforce the feel of a healthy barrier. It also contributes antioxidant activity from naturally occurring plant compounds.
What does Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a skin-conditioning botanical extract used to support a calmer-looking complexion and reinforce the feel of a healthy barrier. It also contributes antioxidant activity from naturally occurring plant compounds.
Is Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract clean?
It is generally well accepted in clean-beauty frameworks and is not a common restricted-list concern. As with many botanical extracts, the main watchpoints are rare plant sensitivity and the solvents or preservatives used in the extract blend.
Is Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract sustainable?
This ingredient is plant-derived and typically biodegradable, with a relatively favorable environmental profile when sourced from responsible cultivation. Its sustainability depends on agricultural practices, water use, and whether the extraction system relies on water, glycerin, or ethanol rather than less preferred solvents.
Is Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when produced with approved extraction solvents and compliant preservatives. It fits Green Chemistry principles well when sourced renewably, extracted with water, glycerin, or ethanol, and supplied without persistent additives.
How does Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract work chemically?
This material is a complex botanical extract containing triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and other polar plant constituents rather than a single defined molecule. Commercial formulas often use it around 0.1% to 5% depending on extract strength, and it is typically easiest to formulate in water-based systems around mildly acidic to neutral pH.
Last updated 2026-05-13