Centella Asiatica
Cica, Gotu Kola, Tiger Grass, Madecassoside
Centella asiatica, known as cica or tiger grass, is an Asian herb made famous by K-beauty for its remarkable soothing and repairing powers. It's rich in actives like madecassoside that rebuild the barrier and reduce inflammation. It's one of the best rescue ingredients for irritated skin.
Benefits of Centella Asiatica
It calms redness and irritation and speeds healing of damaged or acne-prone skin. It strengthens the barrier and stimulates collagen, supporting firmness too. It's ideal after acids or retinol to settle the skin.
What to combine Centella Asiatica with
Every ingredient that layers safely with Centella Asiatica, and the ones to keep apart, with what each one is and what it helps with.
| Ingredient | Type | Helps with | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allantoin | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Aloe Vera | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Astaxanthin | Antioxidant | Anti-aging، Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Beta-Glucan | Humectant | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Bisabolol | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Calendula | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Ceramides | Barrier support | Skin barrier، Dryness، Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Chamomile Extract | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant | Dryness، Anti-aging، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Lactobacillus Ferment | Soothing | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity | Yes — these layer well |
| Licorice Root Extract | Brightening | Hyperpigmentation، Redness & sensitivity، Dullness | Yes — these layer well |
| Madecassoside | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Mugwort Extract | Soothing | Redness & sensitivity، Acne | Yes — these layer well |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin | Acne، Enlarged pores، Hyperpigmentation، Oiliness، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Panthenol (Vitamin B5) | Humectant | Skin barrier، Redness & sensitivity، Dryness | Yes — these layer well |
| Propolis | Soothing | Acne، Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier | Yes — these layer well |
| Snail Mucin | Humectant | Skin barrier، Dryness، Uneven texture، Acne | Yes — these layer well |
Frequently asked questions
What is Centella Asiatica good for?+
Centella Asiatica is best known for helping with Redness & sensitivity، Skin barrier، Acne.
How do you use Centella Asiatica?+
Use it morning and night in a serum or cream; it's safe for daily use. It's wonderful as a calming step after strong actives and pairs with almost everything. It needs no special precautions and suits even the most sensitive skin.
Who is Centella Asiatica suitable for?+
Suits all skin types, especially sensitive, irritated, acne-prone, and barrier-compromised skin.
What can you mix Centella Asiatica with?+
Centella Asiatica pairs well with Niacinamide، Hyaluronic Acid، Ceramides، Madecassoside.