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.
