Centella asiatica
Centella asiatica is a botanical used in many comfort-focused Asian beauty formulas. Labels may list the whole extract or components such as madecassoside.
- On the label
- Centella Asiatica Extract and related fractions
- Common role
- Botanical conditioning ingredient
01 · Routine fit
Where it can be useful.
Dry-feeling routines where formula comfort is the main goal.
02 · Read the whole formula
What to keep in view.
- Cica is a common marketing shorthand, not a single standardised formula.
- Botanical does not mean reaction-proof.
- Patch test if your skin is often reactive.
03 · Often paired with
04 · Formula examples
Catalogue entries containing centella asiatica.
Cicaplast Baume B5+
La Roche-Posay
A rich balm with panthenol, glycerin, shea butter and a Centella-derived component. We picked it for dry-feeling areas.
Why it was shortlisted ↗
Your Skin Bae Panthenol Serum
Avoskin
A serum with glycerin, panthenol and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗5% B5 Centella Calming Gel Cream
FACERINNA
A gel cream with glycerin, panthenol, niacinamide, vitamin C and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗
Low pH B5 Gel Cleanser
FACERINNA
A gel cleanser with hyaluronic acid, panthenol and centella asiatica in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗2% Salicylic Acid Acne Serum
FACERINNA
A serum with niacinamide, salicylic acid, centella asiatica and squalane in its listed ingredients.
Why it was shortlisted ↗Questions, answered plainly
Before you add another step.
Are cica and Centella the same?
Cica is commonly used as shorthand for Centella asiatica-focused skincare, but formulas and listed components vary.
Is a botanical always gentle?
No. Natural origin does not guarantee that an ingredient or finished product will suit everyone.
What is madecassoside?
It is one component associated with Centella asiatica and may be listed separately in cosmetic formulas.