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Ingredient

Centella Asiatica

A calming plant extract, often called cica.

soothing, mostly
Centella AsiaticaIngredient guide
IngredientFunction
Centella extractcalms irritation
Madecassosidesoothes redness
Asiaticosidesupports healing
Great for

Redness and irritated, reactive skin

Also called

Centella asiatica extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside

Go slowly if

Rare allergies happen; patch test as with anything new

How I'd use it

Use in the morning or evening as a calming serum or cream, especially when your skin is irritated.

Works at: Usually included as an extract or purified compounds, with no fixed standardvery gentle
soothing / barrier repair / redness

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Where it helps

Goes well with

General information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a skin condition, ask your doctor before adding a new active.