murphyCentella asiatica flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Indian pennywort, Hydrocotyl
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Asia (India, China, Indonesia). Centella asiatica is a perennial herb from the Apiaceae family native to Asia, particularly India, China, and Indonesia. The extract is obtained by solvent extraction or infusion of the plant's leaves, stems, and flowers.
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Subtropical or tropical
CAS #
84696-21-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Quells irritation
Accelerates skin healing
Boosts collagen production
Reduces redness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 685)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 685)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.001%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR