Centella asiatica root extract
AKA “Hydrocotyl”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Centella asiatica root extract
AKA: Hydrocotyl
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A soothing plant extract from Asia's tropical regions, known for its skin-conditioning properties. Helps calm and support skin's natural resilience.
Family
Apiaceae (Carrot/Parsley family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Subtropical or tropical
CAS #
84696-21-9
Form
Liquid
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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
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Quells irritation
Accelerates skin healing
Boosts collagen production
Reduces redness
Traditional Use
The root portion of Centella asiatica, traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for circulatory support and skin healing. Less commonly documented than leaf extracts but part of the plant's holistic historical use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR