Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica — "cica", tiger grass, gotu kola — carries triterpenes (asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic and madecassic acids) that collectively calm inflammation, stimulate collagen, and accelerate wound healing; legend says tigers rolled in it to heal wounds, hence the name. At 2–5% extract it reduces redness, speeds blemish recovery, strengthens a stressed barrier, and hydrates. It is the backbone of Korean "cica" care for sensitive and compromised skin. Virtually non-irritating, it layers under any active. Ideal for beginners building retinoid tolerance and for post-procedure care — the botanical equivalent of a good emergency room.