Allow me to elaborate, why I am personally loved to add every skin care product, I do my best to include Centella Asciatic as major active ingredients.
Centella Asciatica, also known as Cica, gotu kola, or tiger grass is wonder ingredients in cosmetic, and skin care routine. Its aquatic plant, it is located in Southeast Asia, Australia, Madagascar and Sri Lanka, and India subcontinent. It is common ingredients in Chinese medicine, as well as in Ayurvedic Medicine
In China Cica is known as “The Miracle Elixir of Life”, Also in it is popular ingredients in Korea, also known as K-Beauty. It is now growing trend In USA.
It is also rich source of natural bioactive substances such as triterpenoid saponins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, triterpenic steroids, amino acids and sugars.
In ancient history it was popular ingredient to treat small wounds, scratches, burns, hypertrophic wound healing, and anti-inflammatory agent.
What we need to know it has 4 active compound
- Asiaticoside
- Asiatic acid
- Madecassic acid
- Madecassoside
It helps in moisturizer dry sensitive skin, it helps in improve redness related to skin barrier
Not only that the sub-compound ingredients Madecassoside, is actually used to treat burn wound healing. It is that ingredients is common to treat burn in France. Mechanism was through boosting antioxidative activity, as well as collagen synthesis , as well as angiogenesis
CICA contains phytochemicals, which is rich in antioxidants, to combat free radicals from Sunlight exposure UV light which damages the skin, and lead to uneven skin tone, and Cica itself helps delay aging. Make sure you apply sunscreen before going out as outdoor.
According to the article, in cosmetic is used to treat cellulite, and straie by the mechanism of liposclerosis, but requires more studies of RCT, and Meta-analysis to support that claim.
Benefits of Cica:
- Deep hydration, and moisturizer
- Rich in Antioxidant
- Soothe the skin
- Promote collagen production
- Helps in Burns
More studies keep revealing its helps delays sign of aging, and reduce signs of photoaging
Cica actually make your skin looks hydrated, healthier, and younger.
Cica helps in boosting collagen production which increase elasticity, and helps reducing skin lines, and wrinkles
Is it for all skin-type?
Yes it can be used for all skin type, especially sensitive, dry skin, and damaged skin.
Make sure you also apply sunscreen when you’re going out outdoor.
Is it safe to use CICA?
Generally yes it is safe, it is rare to have allergy, and to be in the safe side using any new ingredients, advise to first apply patch test on the back of the hand (dorsum side), and monitor If there is any redness, or irritation. If it is yes, then advise to discontinue using it.
Disclaimer:
Please note this genuine education, written by myself, its true I have Rejuvences Cica Tamanu in my skincare line, cause I believe in serving my community. Also from your side I advise to do research, and look at medical journal articles mentioning its benefits. Always, always consult dermatologist, or skin care professional before using any new ingredients in your skincare routine.
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References:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/centella-asiatica-for-skin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3834700/
https://depology.com/blogs/news/cica-benefits-for-your-skin
https://prequelskin.com/blogs/skin-notes-skincare-blog/cica-in-skincare
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18077922/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3834700/