Centella asiatica leaf extract

AKA: Indian pennywort, Hydrocotyl
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves 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
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
Traditional Use
The most historically documented form of Centella asiatica, used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat wounds, burns, and inflammatory skin conditions. Became a cornerstone ingredient in Asian skincare by the 20th century.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR