Centella asiatica (L.) Urb. and its application in cosmetology

Abstract

Asiatic pennywort (Centella asiatica (L.) Urb.) is a plant originating from the Far East that has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of diseases. Among others, it is characterized by anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, while at the same time, rarely showing allergenic potential. The aim of this study was to characterize C. asiatica, and present its properties and use in cosmetology. Applied externally, as a raw material, C. asiatica is characterized by its high cosmetic and therapeutic potential.