How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Aloe Vera first, then Centella Asiatica, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Aloe Veravaries, wait about 1 minute
- 3Centella Asiaticavaries
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
What Aloe Vera does
A light, soothing hydrator that is a household staple in India. It calms redness and after-sun heat and gives oily skin water-based hydration without heaviness.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Oily, Combination, Sensitive And Normal skin
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What Centella Asiatica does
The K-beauty hero known as cica (in India, gotu kola or brahmi). It calms irritation and redness and helps a stressed barrier recover. That makes it a perfect sidekick to strong actives.
- Typical strength
- varies
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Sensitive, Oily, Combination, Normal And Dry skin
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Trying to choose one? Read Aloe Vera vs Centella Asiatica: which is better for your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Aloe Vera and Centella Asiatica together?
Yes, and they work even better together. Both are gentle, barrier-friendly ingredients. Layering them gives you extra hydration and comfort with no conflict at all.
Which goes first, Aloe Vera or Centella Asiatica?
Apply Aloe Vera first, then Centella Asiatica. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
Should I use Aloe Vera in the morning or at night?
Aloe Vera: works morning or night. Use as a gel moisturiser for oily skin in summer, or under a cream in dry weather. Choose products without added alcohol or heavy fragrance.
Should I use Centella Asiatica in the morning or at night?
Centella Asiatica: works morning or night. Use morning and night. It is ideal on the day after an exfoliation or retinoid night.