608 The historical efficacy of Centella asiatica on stretchmarks demonstrated

Commonly associated with pregnancy, stretchmarks appear whenever the body experience a rapid growth. Into the dermis, collagen fibres are altered associated with a loss of orientation and the elastic network is disrupted leading to a fibrotic organisation. This results to epidermal tearing which produce skin lesions. Centella asiatica is one of the most well-known medicinal plants rich in triterpenic actives molecules and traditionally used to treat wounds and help skin repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate Centella asiatica extract as a natural way to solve stretchmarks concern.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research