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Pure Gotu Kola

Gotu Kola is known for it's restorative properties, supporting skin renewal, elasticity and deep nourishment.  Traditionally used to help ease scarring, stretch marks and areas needing gentle repair.

According to legend, a Chinese herbalist lived to be 200 years old. And the secret to his long life was credited to none other than Gotu Kola, which gained the herb the nickname "the Fountain of Life." This concept is supported by an Indian legend, which states that elephants, who live long lives, eat Gotu Kola. According to Indian mythology, Gotu Kola is to blame for this. Tigers are also known to roll over this plant after a battle, giving it the Indian name "Tiger's Grass."

Gotu Kola, also called Centella asiatica, is more than just a popular skincare ingredient. This potent herb, revered in traditional medicine and now verified by contemporary research, contains chemicals that repair, renew, and protect the skin. The primary active ingredients in gotu kola are triterpenoids (asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic acid), flavonoids and polyphenols, amino acids and beta-carotene.

Wound Healing, Scar Reduction, Stretch Marks, Exzema, Rosacea and Acne:

Gotu Kola is a herb that has been used in traditional medicine for generations, but it is also gaining popularity in modern skincare, particularly for sensitive, acne-prone, and aging skin. Gotu Kola is high in triterpenoids, flavonoids, and antioxidants, providing a wide range of skin-loving properties. The main ways this ancient plant makes your skin look and feel better are:

  • Boosts collagen production: It promotes fibroblast activity, which helps produce collagen and elastin, two proteins required to keep skin firm, plump, and youthful. This makes it an ideal choice for anti-aging support and elasticity.

  • Improves skin hydration and barrier function: It strengthens the skin's moisture barrier, which reduces transepidermal water loss. What was the result? Skin is softer, more resilient, and better able to retain moisture.

  • Reduces inflammation and redness: Gotu Kola's anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritated, reactive skin, making it a popular ingredient in products for eczema, rosacea, and acne.  It reduces redness and speeds up the skin's recuperation process.

  • Supports wound healing and scar reduction: It promotes wound healing and scar reduction by increasing skin cell renewal and improving tissue remodeling. It is commonly used in formulae to remove acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks, as well as post-procedure skincare to encourage speedier recovery.

  • Provides antioxidant protection: Packed with polyphenols and triterpenoids, it neutralizes free radicals and shields skin from environmental stresses such as UV radiation and pollution – an important step in avoiding premature aging.

  • Brightens and evens skin tone: With frequent usage, Gotu Kola reduces hyperpigmentation, improves circulation, and promotes healthy skin turnover, resulting in a more radiant and even complexion.

Anti-Aging and Wrinkle Reduction:

Gotu Kola has been a skincare secret in traditional medicine for generations, but it's now gaining popularity for one unique superpower: anti-aging. Gotu Kola, which contains active compounds such as triterpenoids and antioxidants, is a natural way to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness without the harshness of synthetic ingredients. Natural changes in the skin as we age include decreased collagen and elastin levels, slower cell turnover, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Gotu kola helps with wrinkles and aging skin.

  • Stimulates collagen production: Compounds such as asiaticoside and madecassoside stimulate fibroblast activity, which increases collagen and elastin production. Helps to minimize wrinkle depth and increase skin elasticity. Thinning or sagging skin is restored to its firmness and structure.

  • Fights free radical damage: Gotu Kola is high in flavonoids and antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals, one of the leading causes of premature aging. It prevents and repairs oxidative stress, which causes fine wrinkles and dullness.

  • Improves skin texture and tone: Increases skin hydration for a smoother, plumper appearance. It accelerates cell regeneration, which helps to remove age spots and improve skin clarity.

  • Soothes and improves the skin barrier: Reduces inflammation, which is linked to age and skin sensitivity. Strengthens the epidermal barrier, increasing skin resilience over time.