Centella Oil Soluble

Description

Centella Asiatica Oil Soluble

Centella Asiatica OS is a macerated oil‑soluble extract.

Key Cosmetic Benefits

Centella OS is an oil‑soluble extract designed to deliver the soothing, barrier‑strengthening, and anti‑redness benefits of Centella asiatica into anhydrous and oil‑rich systems. While traditional water‑based centella extracts are rich in triterpenoid glycosides, the oil‑soluble version contains lipophilic fractions including asiatic acid, madecassic acid, and associated phytosterols. These compounds contribute to improved barrier repair, enhanced skin comfort, and reduced visible redness. Centella OS is particularly valuable in facial oils, balms, emulsions with high oil phases, and restorative treatments targeting sensitive or compromised skin.

Centella’s naturally occurring triterpenoids help soothe the skin by calming signs of inflammation, leaving it feeling more balanced and resilient. Its oil-loving components blend easily into the skin’s outer layer, helping to strengthen the barrier and lock in moisture. As a result, Centella OS is a great choice for formulations targeting dryness, sensitivity, or a weakened skin barrier.

Formulation guidelines:

Oil‑soluble; incorporate into the oil phase. Heat tolerance is good up to ~70 °C, though adding during cool‑down is preferred to preserve activity. Compatible with esters, triglycerides, ceramides, and most natural oils. Works synergistically with bisabolol, tocopherols, and squalane.

Key Actives: Formulations often highlight specific compounds like madecassoside and asiaticoside to target acne and inflammation.

Use level: 0.5–3%.

Solubility: Oil‑soluble.

Applications: Facial oils, barrier balms, lipid‑rich creams, sensitive‑skin treatments, after‑sun oils.

Precautions: It is generally recommended to check with a doctor before using oral supplements if pregnant or nursing.

Side Effects: Topically, it is well-tolerated, with only rare cases of allergic reactions.

Botanical and INCI Information

Botanical name: Centella asiatica (also known as Cica, Tiger Grass, or Gotu Kola)

INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract (Oil‑Soluble)