Snail Vine vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Snail Vine

Centella asiatica extract

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Concentrated extract form of centella for K-beauty formulations.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

Active Compounds

TECA, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Traditional Uses

Sensitive skin, Acne scars, Redness, Barrier damage

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Modern Uses

Skin barrier repair, Anti-redness, Post-procedure healing

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Adult Dosage

Topical: apply CICA cream/serum as needed

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Contact allergy to centella

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Mild tingling

rare allergic contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E