
Name: | Madecassic Acid |
N° CAS: | 18449-41-7 |
N° CTFA: | – |
N° EINECS: | – |
Titration: | 60%-90% |
One of the three triterpenes isolated from Centella asiatica. Its wound healing property has been attributed to its ability to stimulate collagen synthesis.

Madecassic acid’s properties
- Anti-inflammatory: Modulation of epidermal inflammation reactions
- Regulating: Desensitisation of the keratinocytes, reduction of keratinocyte proliferation. Reducing the activity of enzymes (matrix metallo proteins – MMPs) that contribute to the breakdown of the skin’s matrix or framework
- Restructuring: Restructuring of the extracellular matrix of the dermis, stimulation of synthesis of collagen types I and III.

Cosmetic applications
- Skin damaged by aggressive environmental influence
- Sensitive and very sensitive skin
- Skin prematurely aged by sun exposure, dry rooms or generally accelerated skin ageing
- After sun care
- Dry skin
Application concentration: 0.5 %
