Gotu Kola
AKA “Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Gotu kola
AKA: Centella asiatica, Indian pennywort, Asiatic pennywort
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Gotu Kola is a cosmetic ingredient.
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Reduces inflammation
Promotes skin healing
Boosts collagen production
Fights skin aging
Traditional Use
Used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a skin-healing and rejuvenating herb. Applied topically in traditional preparations for wound healing, scar reduction, and overall skin vitality.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Loss of Elasticity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
Centella asiatica in cosmetology.
Wiesława Bylka, Paulina Znajdek-Awiżeń, Elżbieta Studzińska-Sroka, Małgorzata Brzezińska
Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 2013
Centella asiatica in dermatology: an overview.
Bylka W, Znajdek-Awiżeń P, Studzińska-Sroka E, Dańczak-Pazdrowska A, Brzezińska M
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2014
Safety Assessment of <I>Centella asiatica</I>-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Leaf Cell Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Safety Assessment of Centella asiatica-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Centella asiatica alleviates psoriasis through JAK/STAT3-mediated inflammation: An in vitro and in vivo study.
Lin P, Shi HY, Lu YY, Lin J
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2023
The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
The Effectiveness and Safety of a Skin Care Product With Centella asiatica Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, and Panthenol in Subjects With Sensitive Skin: A
Su Z, Zheng Y, Yi J, Lai W, Ye C
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025
Topical Application of Centella asiatica in Wound Healing...
Katarzyna Witkowska, Magdalena Paczkowska-Walendowska, Ewa Garbiec, Judyta Cielecka-Piontek
Pharmaceutics, 2024
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR