[Ingredient Highlight] Centella Asiatica 🌿
🌼 What it is?
•Other names: Cica, Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Teca, Pegaga
•a tropical herb with active compounds (Asiatic & madecassic acid, asiaticoside & madecassoside)
•commonly used in traditional Asian medicine
•Stable & gentle ingredient
•Forms: (Treatment) toners, serum, essence, creams, ...
🌼 Functions
•Anti oxidant
•Hydrating
•Soothing
•Anti inflammatory
•Restores and repairs the skin barrier
•Speeds wound healing & recovery
•Stimulates new cell growth (boost collagen)
•Anti Aging prosperities
🌼 Compatible with:
•Vitamin A (Retinol) , C & E
•AHA, BHA
•Benzoyl Peroxide
•Peptides
•Azelaic Acid
•Tranexamic Acid
•Ceramides
•Hyaluronic Acid
•Alpha Arbutin
🌼 Best for: All skin
especially for dry, dehydrated & sensitive skin
🌼 Side effects
Virtually none!
🌼 How to use it?
• Patch test first!
• Can be used in the AM & PM
• Apply after cleansing & before moisturizer
I personally love cica so much! But I also know that a lot of user dislikes it. What are your experiences?