Ingredient
Centella Asiatica (Cica)
One of the defining global K-beauty ingredients, especially for redness and barrier-focused routines.
Category: K-Beauty Botanical
Chemical formula: Botanical mixture; no single formula
Main cosmetic effects: Calming; hydration; barrier support.
Source: Extract from Centella asiatica / gotu kola.
Developer / supplier: Traditional Asian herbal medicine; modern K-beauty extraction/supply
Origin: South Korea / Madagascar / India
Representative product: Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Approx. retail price (USD): 18-25
Evidence maturity: Moderate to good
What it does
Calming; hydration; barrier support.
Notes
K-Beauty Botanical | Moderate to good