Soothing & anti-inflammatory
Helps calm irritation, redness, sensitivity. Especially helpful for skin injured by environmental stress, post-procedures, burns, eczema etc.
Wound healing / skin repair
The triterpenes (asiaticoside, madecassoside) help with promoting collagen synthesis, accelerating repair of skin, reducing scarring.
Barrier function & moisture retention
Helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce transepidermal water loss, helps skin retain moisture.
Antioxidant
Neutralizing free radicals, protecting skin from oxidative stress from UV, pollution etc.
Gentle for sensitive skin
Because of its calming properties, many people with reactive, sensitive, acne-prone, or post-treatment skin tolerate it well.
Potential anti-aging effects
By promoting collagen and improving signaling in skin repair, also reducing visible fine lines etc.
