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Centella Asiatica / Cica

An ancient medicinal plant, Centella Asiatica contains a bunch of active ingredients known as terpenoids, along with other goodie components that have skincare benefits including antioxidants, humectant moisturizers, and vitamins. Centella Asiatica has a lot of “aliases” like Cica (the most commonly known), Gotu Kola, or Tiger Grass. It is a natural medicinal herb that grows primarily in Asia and is widely used for culinary and medical purposes. Now it has been recognized as a skin-saving solution among Korean Beauty products for hyper-sensitive skin, which can be triggered by pollution, UV light, and other environmental stressors every day. Centella Asiatica skin benefits include soothing, calming, hydrating, treating small wounds, promoting collagen production, anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring. Sensitive skin is a bit tricky to deal with, but Centella Asiatica serves as the perfect solution to protect, repair, and relieve sensitive skin. It is a powerful ingredient to calm inflammation, redness, and irritated skin. So your best bet on a Centella Asiatica infused Korean Beauty product should be hypoallergenic, free from fragrance, alcohol, and paraben.

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FAQ

Is centella asiatica good for skin?

Yes, centella asiatica has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is also antibacterial. It is highly soothing, and hydrating for the skin.

What is centella asiatica used for?

Apart from wound healing, centella asiatica is recommended for soothing sensitivity and irritation on the skin while treating skin conditions like leprosy, lupus, varicose ulcers, eczema, and psoriasis.

Where does centella asiatica grow?

Centella asiatica, also known as Gotu kola, is a low-growing perennial plant native to the warm, tropical climates of Indonesia, China, Japan, South Africa, and the South Pacific.

Is centella asiatica good for hair?

Yes, centella asiatica helps strengthen and invigorate hair while improve follicle perfusion and metabolism.

Is centella asiatica good for oily skin?

Centella Asiatica is a great ingredient for oily skin or acne-prone skin. It hydrates the skin and keeps the oiliness at bay while suppressing acne inflammation.

Is centella asiatica good for acne?

Yes, compared to other astringent acne treatments in the market, centella asiatica products serve as a more gentle antibacterial treatment for acne prone skin. One of its active compounds, madecassic acid, not only suppresses acne inflammation, but also aids to stop the formation of acne scars.

Is centella asiatica good for acne scars?

Yes, centella asiatica improves the skin's oil balance and helps the dermis layer to enhance collagen synthesis and boost skin elasticity. For acne sufferers, it speeds healing, helps prevent scarring and future blemishes.

Is centella asiatica hydrating?

Yes, centella asiatica extract is an effective ingredient for improving skin hydration.

Is centella asiatica good for rosacea?

Yes, centella asiatica is a natural acne fighting ingredient that soothes inflammation, repairs skin and prevents scarring, which is great for acne and rosacea.

Can centella asiatica repair skin barrier?