We find it in our serums, moisturizing and soothing creams, even our cleansers and healing gels, but what do we know about Centella Asiatica? This plant from elsewhere has so many virtues for the skin and health that it is gradually becoming essential in cosmetics. I still need to know what its benefits are…
When beauty wants to be more natural, a plant that seems to stand out as a significant ally to care for your skin and fight against skin aging Centella Asiatica, known for millennia in many countries such as India, it only attracted the attention of Westerners a few decades ago to gradually make its way into our bathrooms, to the point of becoming essential.
The Centella Asiatica, kezako?
If you don’t know this plant as Centella Asiatica, you may have heard of Gotu Kola or Tiger Grass. This last name would be linked to how tigers once came to roll in this plant to heal some of their wounds. Myth or reality, it doesn’t matter; this legend sets the tone and shows that this herb native to Asia and Oceania has unsuspected powers.
Known for its medicinal properties in Ayurvedic medicine, Centella Asiatica would, internally or applied to the skin, treat certain wounds, treat venous disorders, improve healing, and even fight against anxiety. It consists of thin stems forming stolons, which are found in strawberries or violets, green leaves, and small flowers. Note that it is mainly the leaves that are used in cosmetics.
A thousand and one virtues
Even leaving aside its many health benefits, tiger grass seems to have some much-needed actives for the skin. Its strong regenerating power inevitably interested the cosmetics industry, as did its virtues against premature skin aging—two strengths, which are today at the center of the interests of consumers around the world.
But that’s not all because the main advantage of Centella Asiatica lies precisely in the multitude of properties it has, addressing almost all skin types (mature, sensitive, dull, problem). Its best-known benefits are its healing power, moisturizing and soothing properties, and action on microcirculation. In other words, she takes care of absolutely…everything.
