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Cica & Madecassoside: Botanical Bioactives for Erythema & Calming
September 2, 2026
•By Clinical Dermatology & Formulation Board•5 min clinical readFormulation & Clinical Summary
Herbal dermatology: purifying triterpenoid saponins from Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) to stimulate micro-vascular repair and soothe reactive barrier inflammation.
Centella Asiatica (Cica) contains four isolated therapeutic triterpenes—Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid—proven to rapidly soothe irritated skin.
1. Bioactive Triterpene Actions
- Madecassoside: Inhibits inflammatory mediators (COX-2, PGE2) and accelerates re-epithelialization following active retinol peeling.
- Asiaticoside: Stimulates Type I collagen production and enhances capillary microcirculation.
- Redness Reduction: Clinically proven to reduce skin redness and subjective irritation sensations within 15 minutes of topical application.
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