Asiaticoside

Asiaticoside is a triterpene glycoside naturally associated with Centella asiatica. It is one of several Centella constituents studied for roles in skin repair, inflammation control and extracellular-matrix activity.

In cosmetics, asiaticoside is best understood as a supportive cica-related ingredient rather than a stand-alone high-strength active. Much of the published evidence concerns Centella extracts or combinations of triterpenes, so claims for isolated asiaticoside should remain appropriately modest.