Scientific name: Centella Asiatica Extract
Classification: Active Ingredient of Plant Origin.
Healing, stimulating and draining.
Tales from Nature
Centella Asiatica is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Apiaceae family and common in the humid tropical and subtropical regions of India and South America. Native to India and Madagascar, it grows in moist, shady places, especially along waterways. It has purple-tinged flowers and its active ingredients are found in its leaves.
It is also known as "tiger grass" since it is claimed that tigers use it to dress their wounds. According to some sources, the name Centella comes from the Latin word "centrum," referring to the almost circular appearance of the leaves. According to other sources it would derive from the verb "centella," since it is a plant that absorbs water from the soil drop by drop.
Centella became very popular after World War II, when it was used to make a mixture of herbs and infusions called Fo-Ti-Tieng with longevity-boosting properties; according to legend, an ancient Chinese herbalist had used the mixture with longevity and lived to be 256 years old.
Benefits Hair
Centella Asiatica Extract actively intervenes on blood microcirculation and gives tone to capillary walls, strengthening and elasticizing blood vessel walls. It is also used in shampoo formulas specifically for strengthening hair.
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Stimulates hair growth
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Promotes blood microcirculation in the scalp, improving the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the follicles. This can help reactivate dormant follicles and stimulate regrowth.
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Strengthens weakened hair
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Its antioxidant properties help protect follicles from oxidative stress and environmental damage, making hair stronger and more resilient.
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Counteracts hair loss
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Centella can help reduce hair loss due to its strengthening action on the scalp and its calming effect on any inflammation.
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Calms and regenerates the scalp
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Due to its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, it is useful in cases of an irritated, itchy scalp or one with dermatitis.
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Skin benefits
It is also able to support collagen synthesis, improving skin well-being and stimulating cell regeneration, accelerating the repair of minor abrasions, redness and skin irritation or stretch marks, cellulite and acne.
