What is Centella (Cica)?
Also known as: Centella Asiatica, Cica, Madecassoside, Gotu kola
Short answer
Centella asiatica (cica) is a plant extract known for soothing and repairing effects. It helps reduce redness, irritation and sensitivity and supports the skin barrier. It is safe and popular for sensitive skin.
What is Centella (Cica) and what does it do?
Centella asiatica is a plant traditionally used in wound healing; in cosmetics its extract and active compounds (asiaticoside, madecassoside) are used as soothing, barrier-supporting actives. It became popular with Korean skincare.
Benefits
It calms redness and irritation, shows antioxidant effects, supports barrier repair, and soothes sensitive/fragile skin. It is also chosen to comfort skin after retinol/acids.
What to watch for
It is generally safe; being a plant extract, an allergic reaction may very rarely occur in sensitive people. If using it for the first time, a small patch test is sensible.
How to use it
It can be used as a serum, cream or mask morning/evening. It is ideal as a soothing layer on irritated, red and sensitive skin.
Products containing Centella (Cica)
- Eqqualberry Bakuchiol Plumping Capsule Toner 150 MlEqqualberry
- Emotion Deodorant Serum Boost Hassas Bakım 150 MlEmotion
- Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream (Renewal) 50 MlDr. Althea
- Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Cleansing Oil 200 MlEqqualberry
- Arencia Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser 120 GArencia
- Acqua Perfection Güneş Sonrası Sos Losyon 200 MlAcqua Perfection
- Acqua Perfection Güneş Koruyucu Sprey SPF 30 200 MlAcqua Perfection
- Garnier Salisilik Sorbet Nemlendirici Yüz Kremi 85 MlGarnier
- Dr. Althea Retinol Flat Iron Eye Roller 25 MlDr. Althea
- Dr.Althea 147 Barrier Cream 50 MlDr. Althea
- Eqqualberry Purple Rice Pore Pack Cleanser 130 GEqqualberry
- Mara Coco Bongo Duş Jeli 420 Ml + Body Mist 150 MlMara
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Frequently asked
What does cica mean?
Cica is the short skincare name for the Centella asiatica plant; it is used in soothing and repairing products.
Which skin is it for?
It suits every skin type; it is especially valuable for sensitive, red and irritation-prone skin.
Is centella good for acne?
It helps soothe the redness and irritation acne causes and supports healing; but it is not a direct acne treatment like salicylic acid.
When is cica cream used?
To comfort skin after irritation, redness or sun exposure; it is also used as a soothing layer after strong actives like retinol/acids.
Sources
This page is for general information; it is not medical/dietary advice. Personal suitability varies by skin type, allergies and health status.