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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
centella, cica, tiger grass, gotu kola
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