Ingredient · dataset v56
Centella Asiatica Extract and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Centella triterpene glycosides in water/glycol carriers; no oil form exists in cosmetic use.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical
Also listed as
Gotu Kola Extract, Cica Extract, Centella Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Checked products with this ingredient (4)
Product types: Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Toners
Moisturizers (1)
Serums & Treatments (1)
Toners (2)
Related botanical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — No known trigger
- Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Seed Water — No known trigger
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice — No known trigger
- Bisabolol — No known trigger
- Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Centella Asiatica Extract trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Centella triterpene glycosides in water/glycol carriers; no oil form exists in cosmetic use.
Does Centella Asiatica Extract feed Malassezia?
No known link: Centella Asiatica Extract is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.