Madecassoside
羟基积雪草苷
What it does
- Wound healing
- Anti-inflammatory
- Collagen synthesis
- Barrier repair
Evidence
Moderate evidenceKey active triterpenoid from Centella Asiatica. Well-studied for wound healing.
Skin types
Well suited for: All Sensitive
Extremely gentle.
Helps with
Sensitivity Barrier Damage Redness & Irritation Wound Healing
Irritation potential
Very Low
Comedogenic rating
0 / 5
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe during pregnancy
Topical use safe.
Good to know
One of four key actives in Centella Asiatica (with asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid).
References
Compound data from PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine).
Further reading
- Therapeutic properties and pharmacological activities of asiaticoside and madecassoside: A review — J Cell Mol Med (2023)
- Pharmacological Effects of <i>Centella asiatica</i> on Skin Diseases: Evidence and Possible Mechanisms — Evid Based Complement Alternat Med (2021)
Selected peer-reviewed reviews on this ingredient, indexed by Europe PMC. Provided as background, not proof of any specific claim.
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