How to use them
Use them in the same routine morning or night. Apply Centella Asiatica first, then Vitamin E, moving from thinnest to thickest texture. Finish with sunscreen in the morning.
- 1CleanseGentle cleanser, pat dry
- 2Centella Asiaticavaries, wait about 1 minute
- 3Vitamin E0.5% – 1%
- 4Moisturiserseal everything in
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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What Vitamin E does
An oil-soluble antioxidant that protects skin lipids from damage and noticeably stabilises vitamin C. It is heavy in pure form, so it is better inside formulas than straight from a capsule.
- Typical strength
- 0.5% – 1%
- When
- AM/PM
- Irritation
- Best for
- Dry, Normal And Sensitive skin
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Centella Asiatica and Vitamin E together?
Yes, it is safe. There is no known chemical conflict between Centella Asiatica and Vitamin E, and neither makes the other less effective. They share a goal (barrier), so together they reinforce each other.
Which goes first, Centella Asiatica or Vitamin E?
Apply Centella Asiatica first, then Vitamin E. The general rule is thinnest to thickest texture, and lowest pH first.
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.
Should I use Vitamin E in the morning or at night?
Vitamin E: works morning or night. Look for it combined with vitamin C and ferulic acid. Very oily or acne-prone skin should avoid pure vitamin E oil.