Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu kola, Kodavan, Indian pennywort and Asiatic pennywort is a herbaceous flowering plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. This herb is famed as “the herb of longevity” in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic systems of medicine. It has the potential to uplift brainpower, improve liver and kidney health and even heal several skin woes. Gotu kola has been in use for centuries to ease inflammation and varicose veins. Not many people know that Gotu kola can also deliver you a spectrum of skin healing benefits. Well, if you are looking for firm, blemish-free, radiant skin, then it's time to make this herb your secret beauty ingredient. Centella Asiatica also goes by the easier-to-pronounce name Cica and has been buzzed around in the beauty world, which works magical for all types of skin and is used widely in sunscreen and scar healing skincare products.
How Does Centella Asiatica/Gotu Kola Benefit The Skin?
The potent anti-inflammatory actions increase skin hydration, lock the moisture, and help soothe and heal dry, red and irritated skin. It is extremely beneficial for treating several skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Cica also boosts blood circulation and has been shown to promote collagen production, thereby enhancing skin firmness, tone, and elasticity.