Centella asiatica
Anti-stretch mark, Nourishment, Anti-blemish
Centella is a very small herb, special to India. This particular plant grows in swampy areas and also near natural water. This herb can be eaten as a vegetable every day and it can also be used as a herbal medication. It has anti-bacterial, anti viral and anti-inflammatory tendencies. Therefore, this herb can easily be used for the treatment of skin burns, psoriasis, dermatitis etc. It also acts as a toner for the skin. It tones and tightens the skin if you apply the herb topically. Thus it is found in most of the anti-aging and skin firming creams these days. Centella is also a classic ingredient to fight cellulite on the skin. Cellulite often causes a lumpy, dimpled and ugly appearance. It is also very famous for the treatment of hair loss. This herb also acts as a platform for hair re-growth. The circulation of blood becomes better as the blood vessels relax, due to this herb. This makes space for the entry of oxygen and other important nutrients in the scalp.