Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola 1
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Gotu Kola 2
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AKA: Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Sri Lanka. Derived from the aerial parts of Centella asiatica, a creeping herb native to Sri Lanka and tropical Asia. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of dried plant material to obtain active compounds.
Gotu Kola is a cosmetic ingredient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
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.
Antioxidant
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Reduces inflammation
Promotes skin healing
Boosts collagen production
Fights skin aging
Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
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Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
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Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
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Centella asiatica in dermatology: an overview.
Bylka W, Znajdek-Awiżeń P, Studzińska-Sroka E, Dańczak-Pazdrowska A, Brzezińska M
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2014
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Safety Assessment of <I>Centella asiatica</I>-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Cell Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
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Centella asiatica alleviates psoriasis through JAK/STAT3-mediated inflammation: An in vitro and in vivo study.
Lin P, Shi HY, Lu YY, Lin J
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2023
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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
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Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing...
Katarzyna Witkowska, Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska, Ewa Garbiec, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek
Pharmaceutics, 2024
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR