05/23/2026
Ingredient Spotlight: Gotu Kola
Gotu kola, also called centella asiatica, is an herb in the parsley family. It’s used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Known as the herb of longevity, it has been traditionally used to treat wounds, improve brain function, and promote liver and kidney health. It also offers numerous benefits for skin.
Gotu kola has some amazing amino acids, phytochemicals, beta carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, and fatty acids. These compounds working together show effectiveness in regard to how distinctively gotu kola can heal, as its repairing fibroblasts create fresh collagen and proteins for wounded skin. As a result, some research has shown that gotu kola cannot only help with anti-aging, wrinkles, and skin inflammation, but also with scarring.
Benefits of Gotu Kola:
1. Boosts Circulation - Since gotu kola is known to boost microcirculation, this ingredient can make a huge difference to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite.
2. Encourages collagen production – Collagen is a protein that’s produced naturally in the body and responsible for keeping our skin firm, smooth, and supple. Over time, our bodies begin to reduce the amount of collagen we produce, which results in aging. A boost of collagen will help fight the hands of time, as it will fill out any wrinkles and fine lines and create a skin tightening effect, similar to a natural facelift.
3. Antioxidant - Antioxidants are compounds that can fight off free radicals and toxins in the body. Gotu kola increases the levels of antioxidants found in the skin, helping to combat the effects of free radicals on your skin.
4. Improves the appearance of stretch marks - If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of your stretch marks or scars, gotu kola is key. As the plant encourages healing, it can help smooth your scars and potentially fade your marks.
Gotu Kola is thoughtfully infused into Jojoba oil for the following PHASES New Moon products:
New Moon Frankincense Cleansing Oil
New Moon Frankincense Moisturizer
New Moon Pomegranate Hydrating Serum
New Moon Nourishing 3in1 Beauty Balm