Constituents

The constituents of Asian Centella include essential oil, sterols, flavonol glycosides, polyalkynes and saponins.
Asian Centella has been used for thousands of years by traditional and allopathic healers.

Asian Centella is helpful in treating arthritis, tension and varicose veins, but more importantly for skincare - it increases the tensile integrity of the dermis (hardens the skin), increases keratinization of the dermis and balancing effect on cennective tissue. And with this in mind, it is easy to understand why it is such a boon to use in cosmetics, since it does not only help with circulation, but boosts the entire skin as well. Asian Centella has great antibacterial, anti-psoriatic, and wound-healing properties. It is also excellent for the prevention of wrinkles and frown lines. It is also used in re-pigmenting stretch marks.

Asian Centella has great antibacterial, anti-psoriatic and wound healing properties. Lab tests proved that it contains compounds that exert a balancing effect on connective tissue. The net effect is proved function and integrity of the collagen matrix and supportive structures leadint to remarkable wound healing activity.


Vascular

Its beneficial effects on the venous system is of great help to people suffering from diverse problems such as varicose veins, gastric ulcers, phlebitis, hemorrhoids, etc. In this action Asian Centella helps in strenthening the capillaries and veins and in so doing assists with better blood circulation.


Fat & Cellulite

Asian Centella stops the formation of fibers that trap fat cells in cellulite and improve the flexibility of the connective tissue. It causes stimulation of conjunctive tissue, improves vein circulation especially in areas with cellulite.


Side effects

Asian Centella can cause allergic reactions and hyperpigmentation (the same property which makes it effective in treating stretch marks).