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Centella Asiatica (Cica)

Calms redness and supports visible skin recovery

results:

2–4 weeks

best for:

Sensitive, Quick to Flare, Dehydrated

allergies:

Rare plant allergy; can cause redness in reactive skin

recommended formulations:

Moisturizer, Balm, Toner (Mist)

If asked on a deeper level

The herbal healer: calm, steady, and good under pressure.


💡 Use after exfoliants, sun exposure, or anytime your skin feels inflamed or overstimulated.


Centella is best known for calming visible redness and supporting skin recovery. 


It’s ideal when your skin is reacting, breaking out, or trying to bounce back from overuse of actives. 


Found in moisturizers and creams labeled as calming or barrier-repair, it’s a go-to when your skin needs care, not correction.

layers well with

Panthenol – calms skin, Ceramides – strengthens skin barrier

avoid if

Apply before thicker creams or oils to absorb fully

what to know

Supports healing and reduces redness — especially helpful after exfoliating treatments.

Intrigued? Here’s How to Try It for Yourself...

Centella is all about calming, repairing, and restoring balance. Here are two products to help you integrate it into your routine; whether you need deep recovery or something to support everyday skin stress.

SKIN1004 
Madagascar Centella Ampoule
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A single-ingredient ampoule made with 100% Centella Asiatica extract from Madagascar. Lightweight, fragrance-free, and deeply calming. Perfect for post-acne marks, flaking, or sensitive skin days.

✔️ 100% pure Centella Asiatica
✔️ Fragrance-free and non-irritating
✔️ Ideal for reactive or post-breakout skin

Purito Centella Unscented
 Recovery Cream
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A soothing cream with Centella, ceramides, and niacinamide. Designed to calm redness, repair the skin barrier, and hydrate; all without fragrance or essential oils.

✔️ Great for daily repair
✔️ No fragrance or essential oils
✔️ Gentle and under $20

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