Centella Asiatica
formulations to counteract some of the most annoying intestines … let’s find out all about Centella Asiatica.
Centella Asiatica is a healing plant belonging to the Apiaceae family of Umbelliferae native to India. Extremely used in traditional Chinese Medicine and the Ayurvedic tradition it is today used as an ingredient for formulations that counteract some of the most annoying face and body imperfections: cellulite and wrinkles.
Centella Asiatica leaves
Centella Asiatica grows in humid and shady places, along waterways and in swampy areas of forests. Characterised by rounded leaves and purple flowers, it is in its leaves that its active ingredients are “hidden”. Also known by the name of ” Indian ginseng ” and ” tiger plant “: legend has it that, when the tigers were injured, they rubbed themselves against the leaves of the Centella Asiatica to medicate. Since ancient times, Gotu kola has been used against skin diseases, such as lupus and ulcers.
Centella Asiatica: what is it for?
Thanks to its soothing and healing properties, it is used in face creams, face masks, tonics or serums that restore the skin’s hydrolipidic film, relieving irritation and redness. At the same time, it stimulates the production of collagen, making the skin more toned and compact.
For example, to get the best result it is recommended to use a Centella Asiatica enriched face mask once or twice a week. This treatment can then be combined with after mask face massages performed with the leftover Centella Asiatica on the face.
Among the other qualities of Centella Asiatica, we immediately find its ability to protect veins and capillaries, for this reason, it is among the ingredients recommended in the heavy legs routine, to improve venous and lymphatic stagnation. Centella Asiatica, therefore, performs an effective action against swelling of the lower limbs, which makes it particularly useful in the treatment of cellulite.
How to use a Centella Asiatica mask on your face?
To use a Centella Asiatica mask, it is recommended to clean the face efficiently before putting on the mask. Apply the mask on dry and fresh skin for a time as mentioned on the pack. The mask can be left to infuse for 10-15 minutes before lifting and cleaning the face. After removing, gently massage the face so that the skin can absorb all the goodness of the mask.
A Centella Asiatica mask will leave your skin with a radiant and refreshing look, providing the complete benefits of the ingredients. Preventing skin from getting more pimples.
If desired, the infusion of Centella Asiatic mask twice a week would be very effective, useful against cellulite, water retention, pimples, overproduction of sebum, pimples, excessive oil, blackhead, etc. A mask is prepared using the purest form of Centella which makes it highly recommended.
Centella Asiatica mask against wrinkles!
Centella Asiatica infused masks would also be an excellent ally against wrinkles, dermatology studies have shown that treatments based on Centella Asiatica can significantly improve the density of skin micro reliefs and decrease the depth of wrinkles through an increase in collagen production.
Finally, it is good to remember that even about Centella Asiatica there are small contraindications: the use of the plant can involve photosensitivity to avoid the appearance of dark spots it’s good to always protect the skin with sunscreen, or perform these beauty routines in the evening, thus avoiding the demands of exposure to the sun. It is also forbidden to use it if pregnant or lactating.