Centella asiatica

Centella asiatica is a marshy plant known under several names: tiger grass, Gotu kola, Hydrocotyle. Its biochemical composition gives it repairing and antioxidant properties, which is why it is used in the composition of varied cosmetic products.  What benefits does Centella Asiatica have for your hair? .

Centella asiatica, also called tiger grass or hydrocotyle, is a herbaceous, semi-aquatic plant that grows in swampy areas. It is mainly found in India, China, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. The plant was formerly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and has since been used in various fields such as skin and hair care, mainly for its regenerative properties.

Native to Asia and Oceania, the Centella asiatica, also known as Tiger Grass or Gotu kola, is a plant endowed with manifold virtues and widely employed in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine. The benefits of Centella asiatica for the skin, especially for the face, explain its growing popularity as an active cosmetic ingredient. What are they? Let us explore together the action of the Centella asiatica on the skin.

Centella asiatica is an excellent antioxidant that protects the skin from free radical attacks, thus preventing photoaging. Also known as tiger grass, it stimulates the production of collagen, a protein of the dermis that is essential for skin firmness.