murphyCentella asiatica root extract
AKA: Indian pennywort, Hydrocotyl
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Asia (India, China, Indonesia). Derived from the roots of Centella asiatica, a plant in the Apiaceae family native to tropical Asia, particularly India and Indonesia. Extracted from dried roots through solvent extraction, typically using water or ethanol, then concentrated into a standardized form.
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Subtropical or tropical
CAS #
84696-21-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
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)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 685)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR