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Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Centella Asiatica Extract · Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractSoothing
K-beauty staple for irritated, compromised, or post-procedure skin. Soothing + barrier supportive.
What it does
Centella's active components (asiaticoside, madecassoside) modulate inflammation and support the wound-healing pathway. Frequently used in post-acid, post-laser, or rosacea-adjacent routines. The K-beauty 'cica cream' is the canonical example.
The evidence, graded
expert consensusSnail secretion filtrate is a humectant + barrier-supporting ingredient that pairs safely with all common actives. Frequently used as a hydration layer between cleanser and serum steps in K-beauty routines.Tribó-Boixareu 2009 · Cosmetic Dermatology ↗
Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.
Also known as
cica, tiger grass, gotu kola
Pairs worth knowing
This page is public and indexed on purpose (unlike profiles and drops, which are unlisted) — it’s the citation behind shared ingredient cards, and it should be findable.
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