Centella Asiatica

(Centella Asiatica)

Centella Asiatica is a medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, originating from India and Madagascar: it grows in damp and shady places, along watercourses. It is also known as the “tiger herb” because, according to popular belief, tigers use it to medicate their wounds.

Features

Centella Asiatica extract, obtained from the leaves that contain all the active substances, is very rich in saponins: they have a beneficial impact on the connective tissue in which they stimulate the skin repairing process. Thus, it is useful to fight cellulite and to treat venous insufficiency.

Benefits

  • It increases collagen synthesis
  • It improves blood circulation and tones up vascular walls, thus increasing cell nutrition
  • It has toning and anti-wrinkles properties
  • It increases the elasticity of the connective tissue

You can find this ingredient in the following products.