Ingredient

Madecassoside

Low risk

Also known ascentella active, madecassoside (centella asiatica)

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Madecassoside (INCI: Madecassoside) is a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used for its soothing, repairing properties.

Typical use — It is common in calming toners, essences, serums, masks, moisturizers and scalp treatments aimed at a comfortable, conditioned feel. It is a common choice in 'calming' or 'cica'-style routines built around comfort.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for sensitive, dry or easily-irritated skin and scalps. It pairs well with humectants and barrier ingredients. It is an easy addition to a routine focused on comfort rather than strong actives.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: well-established calming active with a strong safety and tolerability record. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Well-established calming active with a strong safety and tolerability record.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 6 DHALIORA products

bellpo Rice Water Deep Cleansing Wipes 20ea bellpo Rice Water Deep Cleansing Wipes 20eaScreening 9.8 hidiff Royal Soft Clean Kit 10ml x 7ea hidiff Royal Soft Clean Kit 10ml x 7eaScreening 9.0 HYGGEE Relief Chamomile Cream 85g HYGGEE Relief Chamomile Cream 85gScreening 9.8 TWILING deospray Clean & Fresh 120ml TWILING deospray Clean & Fresh 120mlScreening 9.0 YBK Relief Hydration Light Foam Cleanser 150ml YBK Relief Hydration Light Foam Cleanser 150mlScreening 9.8 YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++ 50ml YBK Relief Hydration Light Sunscreen SPF50+/PA++++ 50mlScreening 9.5
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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