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Expert Verdict
Triterpene-rich extract (madecassoside, asiaticoside) that stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis. Double-blind study of 80 pregnant women demonstrated significantly fewer new stretch marks versus placebo, with strongest effects in women with pre-existing puberty striae. Among the best-evidenced topical ingredients for striae rubrae prevention. Well-tolerated with rare sensitization in individuals with Compositae allergy.
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Is Centella Asiatica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Triterpene-rich extract (madecassoside, asiaticoside) that stimulates fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis. Double-blind study of 80 pregnant women demonstrated significantly fewer new stretch marks versus placebo, with strongest effects in women with pre-existing puberty striae. Among the best-evidenced topical ingredients for striae rubrae prevention. Well-tolerated with rare sensitization in individuals with Compositae allergy. The EU classifies Centella Asiatica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Centella Asiatica Extract allowed in the EU?
Centella Asiatica Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Centella Asiatica Extract do in cosmetics?
Centella Asiatica Extract functions as: active, wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, collagen-stimulating. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-21-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Centella Asiatica Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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