As a natural and plant-based skincare ingredient, Centella asiatica extract has become important in modern skincare formulations thanks to its remarkable healing, soothing, and anti-aging properties. Whether you're a cosmetic formulator or a raw material distributor, selecting the right Centella asiatica extract can make a significant difference in product performance, stability, and market appeal.
In this blog, we'll walk you through the key factors to consider when choosing the ideal Centella asiatica extract for your cosmetic formulations.
What Is Centella Asiatica Extract?
Centella asiatica is a perennial herb native to Asia and Africa, long revered in traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. In cosmetics, its extract is valued for promoting collagen synthesis, improving skin elasticity, reducing inflammation, and accelerating wound healing.
Centella asiatica owes its skin benefits to a group of triterpenoids, primarily:
- Asiaticoside
- Madecassoside
- Asiatic acid
- Madecassic acid
- B-Asiaticoside (also known as Asiaticoside B)
Asiaticoside & Madecassoside promote collagen synthesis and wound healing. And Asiatic acid & Madecassic acid possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
how to extract centella asiatica?
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Ethanol-Water Extraction
Most widely used method for commercial-scale cosmetic applications.
A mix of ethanol and water (typically 60–90% ethanol) is used as a solvent.
Extracts both hydrophilic and lipophilic compounds, including glycosides and acids.
The extract is filtered and then concentrated under reduced pressure to remove the solvent.
* Advantages: Cost-effective, safe, and yields a full-spectrum extract.
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Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Uses CO₂ under high pressure and temperature as a solvent.
Ideal for solvent-free, high-purity extracts.
Preserves sensitive compounds and is environmentally friendly.
More expensive, used in high-end or clean-label formulations.
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Ultrasonic or Enzyme-Assisted Extraction
Enhances extraction efficiency and yield.
Often combined with ethanol-water to speed up the process and improve active compound recovery.
Undersun Centella asiatica extract specifications
| Centella asiatica extract series specifications | Character of product |
| 95% Madecassoside | White powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 90% Madecassoside | White powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 85% Madecassoside | White powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 80% Madecassoside | White powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 95% Asiaticoside | White powder |
| 90% Asiaticoside | White powder |
| 80% Asiaticoside | White powder |
| 40% Asiaticoside 75%-80% Asiaticosides | Light yellow powder |
| TECA(40% Asiaticoside, 56%-64% Total acid) | White powder with good alcohol solubility |
| 90% Asiaticosides | White powder |
| 80% Asiaticosides | Light yellow powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 70% Asiaticosides | Light yellow powder, with good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 40% Asiaticosides(brown yellow) | Have average water solubility, suitable for health supplements |
| 40% Asiaticosides(milky white) | Have good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 20% Asiaticosides (brown yellow) | Have average water solubility, suitable for health supplements |
| 20% Asiaticosides (milky white) | Have good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| 10% Asiaticosides (brown yellow) | Have average water solubility, suitable for health supplements |
| 10% Asiaticosides (milky white) | Have good water solubility, 1% aqueous solution is clear and transparent |
| Chinese Pharmacopoeia specification (Madecassoside + Asiaticoside greater than 55%) | Light yellow powder |
Applications in the Cosmetics Industry
Centella asiatica extract is a versatile ingredient used in a wide range of skincare and personal care products, such as:
- Facial serums and creams
- Soothing gels and masks
- Anti-acne and anti-redness treatments
- Scar healing ointments
- Hair and scalp care products
Things to note
Partner with a certified manufacturer that prioritizes quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and reliable customer support.
1. Ensure that the supplier provides full technical documentation:
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Product specification sheet
2. Consider the Source and Sustainability:
Is the Centella organically or wild-harvested?
Are cultivation and harvesting practices sustainable?
Is there full traceability from planting base to finished extract?
3. Match Your Product Format:
| Product Type | Recommended Extract Form |
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Serums & Essences
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Water-soluble or liquid extract |
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Creams & Lotions
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Powder extract with emulsifiers |
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Gels & Spot Treatments
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High purity Madecassoside |
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Scalp/Haircare
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Broad-spectrum extract |
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