Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf/Stem Powder

Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf/Stem Powder is a finely milled botanical material made from the plant's aerial parts. It's used to supply natural Centella constituents in dry masks and powders, offering mild antioxidant and comfort benefits, though t
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Overview
Dried gotu kola powder offering mild comfort and antioxidants.
Category
Soothing, Sensitive Skin, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Offers delicate comfort and a soft-feel finish with light antioxidant backup, suitable for those seeking a minimal, plant-based boost in simple routines; topical evidence remains limited.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Common in clay masks, cleansing powders, and exfoliating grains where the dry format blends easily, and also used in DIY sachets or dry-to-wet treatments activated with water or toners at home.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Avoid inhaling the fine powder and ensure it is well dispersed or fully wetted to minimize mechanical irritation. Patch test if you have plant sensitivities. No widely recognized regulatory limits specific to this powder.

Is Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf/Stem Powder a Good Ingredient?

Topical benefits are limited by variable release of actives from the raw powder and scarce clinical data, which is why it's rated Fair. There is also some risk of irritation from plant allergens or from particulate abrasiveness in dry formats.

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