K-Beauty has introduced us to a multitude of skin-caring wonders, and the ingredient Cica is among the best of them! One of nature’s most dynamic herbs, Cica is an abbreviation of Centella Asiatica, its scientific name, and also goes by Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, and Indian Pennywort. It’s been proven effective in Korean medicine and skincare for centuries, but thanks to K-Beauty, Cica’s popularity in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the past few years – it’s perfectly-suited for today’s clean skin care needs. Here are 3 reasons why you should add Cica-enriched skin care products to your routine.
K-Beauty has introduced us to a multitude of skin-caring wonders, and the ingredient Cica is among the best of them! One of nature’s most dynamic herbs, Cica is an abbreviation of Centella Asiatica, its scientific name, and also goes by Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola, and Indian Pennywort. It’s been proven effective in Korean medicine and skincare for centuries, but thanks to K-Beauty, Cica’s popularity in the U.S. has skyrocketed over the past few years – it’s perfectly-suited for today’s clean skin care needs. Here are 3 reasons why you should add Cica-enriched skin care products to your routine.
- Cica is your natural skin barrier’s BFF. Everything from the environment to products you use on the daily will all affect your skin’s outer layer, where all the signs of dryness, aging, and hyperpigmentation are most visible. Cica, which includes beta-carotene properties, has shown to help repair and strengthen this critical layer of skin, protect it from damage, and can even help mend superficial wounds – which is great news when it comes to post-blemish ailments. In fact, it’s nickname Tiger Grass comes from the notion that tigers have been known to roll in Cica to help heal their wounds. If your goal is to heal, strengthen, and protect your skin, products enriched with Cica like our Deep Healing Mask will help you achieve it.
- Cica helps calm irritation. Rich in free radical-fighting antioxidants, Cica has shown to soothe inflammation, which reduces redness and provides comfort to keep skin in a more peaceful, balanced state. From the occasional mild flare-up to chronic skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis, skin care formulated with Cica, such as our Soothing Protection Mask and DEEP HYDRATION Aloe Gel Mist can bring on the calm.
- Cica keeps skin hydrated and smooth. A multi-tasking all-star, Cica is also packed with amino acids and fatty acids, which help maintain hydration, amp-up your skin’s natural oils, boost collagen production, and pump-up the plump. Keeping skin supple is essential in delaying the appearance of wrinkles, sagging, and loss of firmness. If you’re looking to maintain deeply moisturized, youthful complexion, then products featuring Cica, including our GLOW Exfoliating Soft Peel and Rejuvenating & Repair Mask, are for youuuuu.
Due to the abundance of soothing, repairing, strengthening, hydrating, and anti-aging benefits of Cica, it’s the perfect all-around ingredient to include in your skin care routine, no matter your skin type. Now that you know more about Cica and its active properties, be sure to check the formulations and all the names it goes by – such as Centella Asiatica Extract – when selecting your skin care products!
-The Aloisia Beauty Team