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CICA Centella Asiatica Extract

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INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract
In short · TL;DR
Category
Plant Extracts
Effect
Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, barrier repair
Concentration
0.5-5%
Effect
Anti-inflammatory, wound healing, barrier repair
Mechanism
Asiaticoside, madecassoside, etc. activate the TGF-β pathway
Typical concentration
0.5-5%
Onset
Calming: several days to 1 week. Barrier repair: 2-4 weeks
Cautions
Risk of contact dermatitis at high concentrations
Evidence & references
Bylka et al. (2014) [PubMed], Brinkhaus et al. (2000) [PubMed]
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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