CENTELLA ASIATIC HYDROGLYCERINATED EXTRACT

Hydroglycerinated Centella Asiatica Extract: What It Is, Uses and Bulk Supply

Hydroglycerinated Centella Asiatica extract has become a regular feature in modern cosmetic formulation, particularly in product lines focused on facial care, soothing routines and dermo-cosmetic concepts. Obtained through a maceration process in a glycerin and water system, this extract concentrates the active principles of the Centella Asiatica plant in a water-soluble base that is easy to incorporate into many cosmetic systems. In this guide we explain what hydroglycerinated Centella Asiatica extract is, what active principles it contains, what it is used for, and how to source it in bulk from a European B2B distributor such as Royal Bio.

What is hydroglycerinated Centella Asiatica extract?

The hydroglycerinated extract of Centella Asiatica is composed of active principles extracted from the Centella Asiatica plant through a maceration process in glycerin and water. This combination of solvents, common in cosmetic extraction, allows formulators to obtain a water-soluble liquid extract that captures a wide range of polar and moderately polar active molecules from the plant.

The hydroglycerinated format is appreciated because it integrates easily into the water phase of cosmetic emulsions, gels, lotions and tonics. It does not require the use of alcohol as a solvent, which makes it suitable for skin care products designed to be gentle on the skin and free from drying co-solvents.

From a regulatory point of view, the extract is supplied as a cosmetic raw material and accompanied by the documentation that formulators need to integrate it into the safety assessment of the finished product.

Active principles in the extract

Centella Asiatica is one of the best documented botanicals in cosmetic literature, and its main active principles are well identified. The hydroglycerinated extract is rich in triterpenes, asiaticoside and asiatic acid, three classes of molecules that are typically associated with this plant.

These constituents are responsible for the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of the extract, which the cosmetic industry has historically used in skin care formulations. The actual concentration of these actives depends on the plant material, the extraction parameters and the standardisation criteria of each producer, which is why the technical data sheet is the key reference when integrating the ingredient into a formulation.

Royal Bio supplies the hydroglycerinated Centella Asiatica extract together with the documentation that describes the relevant parameters of the batch.

Why use a hydroglycerinated extract?

Hydroglycerinated extracts are increasingly popular in cosmetic formulation because they combine two desirable features: they are water-soluble and they avoid the use of alcohol or other harsh solvents. Glycerin is a gentle co-solvent widely accepted in cosmetic systems and is itself a familiar ingredient with humectant behaviour.

Compared with traditional ethanolic tinctures, the hydroglycerinated format is better suited to leave-on cosmetic products where alcohol could be perceived as drying or aggressive on the skin. It also pairs well with modern preservation systems used in natural and dermo-cosmetic ranges.

From a manufacturing perspective, a hydroglycerinated extract integrates smoothly into the aqueous phase during the cold or hot processing of emulsions, gels and serums. This simplifies industrial production and reduces the risk of phase separation or compatibility issues.

CAS: 7732-18-5, 56-81-5, 84696-21-9, 24634-61-5 / 590-00-1, 532-32-1, 77-92-9 / 5949-29-1. EINECS: 231-791-2, 200-289-5, 283-640-5, 246-376-1, 208-534-8, 201-069-1 . INCI: Aqua,Glycerin,Centella asiatica Extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid.