Madecassic Acid at a Glance
- One of four main bioactive compounds in Centella asiatica
- Assists in soothing reddened or sensitized skin
- Contributes to hydration
- Helps shield skin from pro-aging environmental aggressors
Madecassic Acid Description
extract alongside asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassoside.
This active component serves many purposes when included in skin care formulas. It’s been proven to help soothe and calm skin. This ability makes it particularly suited for eczema; it’s even suitable for those with rosacea-prone skin.
, it assists in protecting skin from the pro-aging damage that environmental aggressors, like UV rays and pollution, can inflict on skin.
When used in a mix with asiaticoside, asiatic acid and madecassoside, madecassic acid can help prompt the creation of natural moisturizing factor hyaluronic acid. This prompts further skin hydration.
in concentrations ranging from 0.1–2%.
Madecassic Acid References
Drug Design, Development and Therapy, November 2022, pages 3793-3804
The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition, December 2020, pages 692-701
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, pages 27-33
Phytotherapy Research, January 2014, pages 1117-1124
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, July 2012, pages 7697-7701