Ingredient glossary
Centella Asiatica Extract
INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract · Also: Cica, Gotu Kola
Solid and proven
Does Centella Asiatica Extract clash with what you already use? Check it →A genuinely useful ingredient with real evidence behind it, not hype.
What it does
- soothing
- barrier support
- repair
- anti redness
strong evidenceMultiple randomized and controlled studies show centella asiatica extracts shorten wound healing time improve scar outcomes and aid acute wound recovery with good safety.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
- very sensitive
- dry
- compromised barrier
- rosacea
- acne prone
Approach with care
- rare allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
Plays well with
- panthenol
- ceramides
- beta glucan
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