Beauty Elixir

Cica

Centella Asiatica: what to mix it with

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
Best time
AM/PM
Irritation
Price in India
₹400 – ₹2,000
Helps with
Redness, barrier and acne
Pregnancy
Generally considered safe in pregnancy

How to use Centella Asiatica

Use morning and night. It is ideal on the day after an exfoliation or retinoid night.

Pairs beautifully with

Retinol Adapalene Vitamin C Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid Salicylic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide Hyaluronic Acid Ceramides Squalane Snail Mucin Panthenol Tretinoin Retinal Aloe Vera Urea Polyglutamic Acid

Safe to layer with

Niacinamide PHA Azelaic Acid Peptides Copper Peptides Bakuchiol Tranexamic Acid Alpha Arbutin Kojic Acid Vitamin E Ferulic Acid Sunscreen Hydroquinone Sulfur Tea Tree Oil Licorice Extract Glutathione Zinc PCA

Guides

Ingredients for acne & breakoutsIngredients for redness & sensitive skinIngredients for damaged skin barrier Is Centella Asiatica safe in pregnancy?

Centella Asiatica vs alternatives

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