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Centella Asiatica Root Extract

An extract from the roots of Centella asiatica (gotu kola) used in sunscreens as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical.

What it is

Centella Asiatica Root Extract is obtained from the root portion of the gotu kola plant, a species widely used in skincare for its calming reputation. It contains plant compounds associated with the broader centella, or cica, ingredient family. In sunscreens it is used as a conditioning and soothing botanical, often in formulas positioned for sensitive or stressed skin.

Safety & warnings

Centella extracts are generally well tolerated and commonly used in soothing formulas. As with any botanical, rare sensitivity can occur, and composition varies by plant part and extraction.

Origin & sourcing

Natural, derived from the roots of the Centella asiatica plant.

History

Centella asiatica has a long traditional use in herbal practice and has become a popular soothing ingredient in modern, especially Korean, skincare.

Questions everyone asks

Is this the same as cica?

It is part of the centella, or cica, family; this version is specifically extracted from the roots of the gotu kola plant.

What does it do in a sunscreen?

It acts as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical often used in formulas for sensitive or easily irritated skin.

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