Madecassic Acid
NaturalSafety Level
Completely safe
Max. concentration
Carcinogenicity
Allergy Factor
Category
Active Ingredients, Acids
Functions
Skin conditioner, Calming, Antioxidant, Healing, Hydration
Description
Madescassos acid is one of the active compounds extracted from the plant known as Centella asiatica. This compound is added to cosmetic products due to its possible beneficial properties for the skin: 1. Soothing and reducing inflammation: can help soothe irritated or inflamed skin, making it useful for products for sensitive or problematic skin. 2. Healing and reducing the appearance of scars: can help in the healing process of wounds, including post-operative or excision wounds. It is also used to reduce the appearance of scars and skin defects. 3. Stimulating collagen: collagen is important for supporting skin elasticity and a youthful appearance. 4. Soothing and relaxing the skin. 5. Moisturizing and preserving moisture. 6. Antioxidant action: helps protect the skin from the effects of free radicals and reduce stress damage.