Madecassoside Benefits in Skin Care

Madecassoside, also known as Gota Kola, is an active skin care ingredient derived from the plant Centella asiatica, a medicinal plant that has been used for over 2000 years in India and in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used by many cultures for its curative properties.

In clinical studies, madecassoside has demonstrated skin healing as well as anti-aging properties in skin. It’s thought that it works in several ways including:

• Controlling inflammation
• Stimulating the synthesis of collagen I et III
• Reducing the activity of enzymes (matrix metallo proteins – MMPs) that contribute to the breakdown of the skin’s matrix or framework

Collagen is one of the major components of the skin dermis. Collagen I plays an important role in wound healing and collagen III is produced by fibroblasts prior to the synthesis of collagen I. Both Collagen I and III are integral components of skin.

Some studies also suggest that madecassoside may be beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis, most probably via its anti-inflammatory action.

Madecassoside may be considered as a useful addition to your skin care regimen either to stimulate wound healing after surgical procedures or to increase collagen synthesis in aging skin. Here are some products to consider:

La Roche Posay Redermic Normal/Combination Skin or Dry Skin – reinforces cutaneous support
La Roche Posay Redermic Eyes – specially formulate to reinforce cutaneous support around the delicate eye area
La Roche Posay Cicaplast – speeds the skin’s recovery process after chemical peels or to treat flaking and chapped skin.

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