Gotu Kola Leaf Extract ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is used as a skin-conditioning botanical extract, mainly for soothing support, antioxidant activity, and helping improve the appearance of stressed or compromised skin.
What does Gotu Kola Leaf Extract do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is used as a skin-conditioning botanical extract, mainly for soothing support, antioxidant activity, and helping improve the appearance of stressed or compromised skin.
Is Gotu Kola Leaf Extract clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well accepted and not a common restricted-list concern. Like many botanicals, it can vary by supplier and extraction system, and sensitive users may react to trace plant constituents.
Is Gotu Kola Leaf Extract sustainable?
This material is plant-derived and its extractable components are generally biodegradable. Sustainability depends on agricultural practices, solvent choice, and whether the supplier documents responsible cultivation and traceability.
Is Gotu Kola Leaf Extract COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when sourced and extracted with approved materials, and when any preservatives or carriers also meet the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when made from renewable feedstock using water, glycerin, or other lower-impact extraction systems.
How does Gotu Kola Leaf Extract work chemically?
The molecule profile is a botanical mixture rich in triterpenoid saponins, including madecassoside and asiaticoside, plus flavonoids, phenolic acids, sugars, and minerals. It is commonly used around 0.1 to 5% in leave-on formulas, is usually added during cool-down, and needs a robust preservation system when supplied in an aqueous carrier.
Last updated 2026-05-16