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Centella Asiatica Extract
On your shelf ✓What Centella Asiatica Extract does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Centella Asiatica Extract · Also: Cica, Gotu Kola
In short: Centella Asiatica Extract delivers soothing and barrier support, suits dry and sensitive skin best, and the evidence behind it is strong.
- What it does
- Soothing, barrier support
- Best for
- Dry, Sensitive skin
- Evidence
- Strong
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is repairing a stressed moisture barrier, Centella Asiatica Extract pulls genuine weight, and the research properly backs it up. It tends to suit dry skin best.
— Maya
What it does
- soothing
- barrier support
- repair
- anti redness
strong evidenceMultiple randomized and controlled studies show centella asiatica extracts shorten wound healing time improve scar outcomes and aid acute wound recovery with good safety.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
- very sensitive
- dry
- compromised barrier
- rosacea
- acne prone
Approach with care
- rare allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveSuits
Often chosen for compromised barrier, rosacea, acne prone. Take extra care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- panthenol
- ceramides
- beta glucan
Centella Asiatica Extract, answered
Is Centella Asiatica Extract safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Centella Asiatica Extract is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Centella Asiatica Extract?
Approach Centella Asiatica Extract with care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
What concentration of Centella Asiatica Extract actually works?
Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.
Can you mix Centella Asiatica Extract with
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