Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola or Indian Pennywort, is a powerful botanical featured in the Janesce Affinite range. With a history of over 3,000 years in traditional medicine, Centella has been revered for its ability to heal, hydrate, and restore skin health. Its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make it a key ingredient in skincare formulations designed to promote a youthful and radiant complexion.
Why Centella is a Skincare Superstar
1. Reduces Redness and Strengthens Capillaries
Centella works by dilating capillaries and veins, improving blood circulation and reducing redness. This makes it especially beneficial for sensitive and reactive skin types.
2. Boosts Collagen Synthesis
One of Centella’s standout benefits is its ability to stimulate collagen production. Collagen is essential for maintaining firm, elastic skin, helping to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Soothes and Heals the Skin
Used for centuries as a natural wound healer, Centella has strong anti-inflammatory properties that make it effective in calming irritated and inflamed skin. Its apoptogenic properties also help the skin adapt to stress and environmental aggressors.
4. Provides Deep Hydration
Centella is an excellent skin hydrator, making it perfect for retaining moisture and maintaining a youthful glow. Its combination of amino acids, vitamins, and sugars ensures long-lasting hydration and nourishment.
A Natural Wonder from Around the World
Centella is a creeping herb that thrives in damp, shady environments, such as riverbanks and irrigated fields. It is widely found across Eastern Europe, Central America, Southern Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Madagascar. With its distinctive fan-shaped green leaves and delicate flowers in white, light purple, or pink hues, this plant is not only visually beautiful but also incredibly beneficial for the skin.
Centella in the Janesce Affinite Range
Centella is featured in several Janesce products, each designed to harness its skin-loving properties:
The Science Behind Centella
Centella contains an impressive array of active constituents, including:
- Triterpenoid Saponins – Known for their ability to promote skin healing and repair.
- Flavonoids & Phenolic Substances – Powerful antioxidants that protect against free radical damage.
- Triterpenic Steroids – Help strengthen and rebuild the skin barrier.
- Amino Acids, Sugars, and Vitamins B & C – Essential nutrients for hydration and skin regeneration.
A Legacy of Healing
Centella’s use in traditional medicine spans centuries and continents:
- In India, China, and Indonesia, it was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions like leprosy and psoriasis.
- In Eastern medicine, it was applied to skin concerns, wound healing, and even revitalizing brain cells and nerves.
- It has also been used for treating epilepsy, itchy skin conditions, insect bites, and Hansen’s disease.
Experience the Power of Centella
With its unparalleled ability to heal, hydrate, and rejuvenate, Centella is a hero ingredient that deserves a place in every skincare routine. Whether you're looking to reduce redness, boost collagen, or deeply hydrate your skin, the Janesce Affinite range delivers the full benefits of this remarkable botanical.
Discover the power of Centella and experience naturally radiant skin today.