What Are Some Natural Products With Similar Functions To Centella Asiatica?

 

Centella asiatica extract, a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Centella in the family Apiaceae, is also known as Gotu kola. Active ingredients:

 

• Triterpenoids: Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, the main function is repair.
• Polyphenols and flavonoids: Quercetin, kaempferol, the main functions are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
• Polysaccharides: Improve skin's moisturizing ability and synergistically repair the barrier.

 

 

1. Raw material pretreatment

• Planting standard: pollution-free organic planting, harvesting stems and leaves.
• Cleaning and drying: low temperature freeze drying (-40℃) to retain heat-sensitive components, crushed to 80 mesh particles.

 

2. Extraction technology

• Water extraction (traditional): 80℃ hot water extraction, low cost, but the triterpenoid yield is only 1.2%.
• Alcohol extraction (mainstream): 70% ethanol + 30% water mixed solvent, microwave-assisted extraction, triterpenoid yield increased to 4.5%.
• Supercritical CO2 extraction (high-end): pressure 25 MPa, temperature 45℃, high-purity Centella asiatica (purity> 95%).

 

3. Purification and preparation

• Macroporous resin adsorption: separation of triterpenes and non-target impurities.
• Nano-encapsulation technology: liposome encapsulation increases transdermal absorption rate to 80% (traditional extracts are only 30%).

 

 

1. Repair skin barrier
It can activate TLR4/NF-κB pathway, promote keratinocyte migration, and can be used for anti-inflammatory after medical beauty.

 

2. Anti-inflammatory
It can inhibit COX-2 and PGE2 inflammatory mediators, reduce TRPV1 receptor sensitivity, and has a good anti-inflammatory effect.

 

3. Antioxidant
The free radical scavenging ability of hydroxy-madecassoside is 1.8 times that of VC, and has a good antioxidant effect.

 

4. Photoaging
It can inhibit UVB-induced MMP-1 activity, reduce collagen degradation, and can be added to sunscreen.

 

5. Promote collagen synthesis
Centella asiatica stimulates the production of type I and type III collagen through the TGF-β/Smad pathway.

 

6. Neuroprotection
Studies have found that Centella asiatica extract can reduce Aβ plaque deposition and delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

 

7. Improve venous function
Oral preparations improve microcirculation in the lower limbs and relieve varicose veins.

 

 

Type	Core ingredients	Benefits	Difference
Aloe vera extract	Polysaccharide	Moisturizing, repairing, anti-inflammatory	After-sun repair
Calendula extract	Carotenoids, saponins	Anti-inflammatory, promote wound healing	Treat eczema
Chamomile extract	Bisabolol, Apigenin	Soothe sensitive	Instant sedation
Green tea extract	EGCG	Antioxidant	Strong oil control, but drying
Licorice extract	Glabridin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate	Anti-inflammatory, whitening, redness fading	Whitening
Purslane Extract	Alkaloids, Omega-3 fatty acids	Anti-allergic, barrier repair	Atopic dermatitis

 

Use with:

 

• Centella asiatica + Blue Copper Peptide: Skin repair and anti-aging.
• Centella asiatica + Ectoin: Skin protection in extreme environments (such as polar regions and deserts).

 

 

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Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy centella asiatica extract, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4852572/#:~:text=As%20for%20a%20cosmetic%20purpose,antiinflammatory%2C%20anticellulite%20and%20antiaging%20activity.

 

2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK603561/#:~:text=In%20small%20trials%2C%20Centella%20asiatica,receiving%20placebo%20or%20alternative%20treatments.

 

3. https://www.paulaschoice.com/expert-advice/skincare-advice/ingredient-spotlight/centella-asiatica-for-skin.html

 

4. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3834700/#:~:text=The%20study%20confirmed%20the%20influence,mucopolysaccharide%20in%20the%20connective%20tissues.