Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Centella Asiatica

Often labeled as: Cica, Tiger Grass, Gotu Kola

A healing herb that instantly calms angry, red, and irritated skin.

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Overall Safety Safe

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Pregnancy Safety Safe

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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5

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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

🎯 At a Glance

🔬 How It Actually Works

Legend says tigers roll in this grass to heal their wounds. For your skin, it is the ultimate rescue ingredient to soothe a compromised skin barrier or severe redness.

💖 Why your skin loves it

Soothes irritation, speeds up wound healing, strengthens barrier.

💡 Pro Tip

Can be used daily, morning and night. Excellent for buffering strong actives like retinol.

⚖️ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is only useful if you have a damaged barrier.

The Science

While it excels at repair, it is also a potent antioxidant that protects healthy skin from daily environmental stress.

🧪 The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Centella Asiatica interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

Plays Well With (Synergy) Salix Nigra Bark Extract →

🤓 Geeky Details

Origin Plant extract (Gotu Kola)

Molecular Weight Complex mixture

pH Environment Stable across typical cosmetic pH

Max / Safe Concentration Up to 100% in extract form

🧴 Formulations featuring Centella Asiatica

Ceramide Bright Intense Serum

Ceramide Bright Intense Serum

A brilliant, dual-action recovery serum. It masterfully breaks away from standard single-focus serum loops by embedding a premium 5-Ceramide repair complex (NP, AP, EOP, NS, AS) alongside stable Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside) and high-percentage Niacinamide. It targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation while simultaneously filling in the microscopic cracks in the lipid matrix, making it the perfect treatment fluid for clearing acne marks on sensitive or easily irritated barrier architectures.

Niacinamide 5% Serum

Niacinamide 5% Serum

A highly sophisticated, multi-pathway acne treatment serum that goes beyond basic Niacinamide. The Raw balances a clinical 5 percent dose of Niacinamide with a highly calculated acid cocktail (Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid). This allows the serum to control sebum, fade post-acne marks, and gently clear clogged pores simultaneously without severe barrier stripping. The immense botanical load (Green Tea, Centella, Licorice) ensures that localized redness is actively suppressed during the chemical exfoliation phase safely.

Arbutin 2% Serum

Arbutin 2% Serum

A highly targeted, single-active focus serum that maximizes the efficacy of Alpha Arbutin by buffering it with an immense botanical soothing complex. The clinical 2 percent concentration of Alpha Arbutin is the optimal dose to inhibit tyrosinase safely without causing cellular toxicity. The inclusion of Licorice and Green Tea works synergistically to suppress the underlying inflammation that often drives post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), making this a highly reliable dark spot eraser.

Salicylic Acid 2% Serum

A masterclass in BHA formulation. The Raw utilizes a true 2 percent Salicylic Acid base at an optimal pH (approx 3.8) to ensure maximum lipophilic penetration without neutralizing the acid. Because BHA can be inherently drying, the formula intelligently offsets the astringent effect with an intense botanical matrix (Centella, Licorice, Green Tea) and Panthenol. This provides aggressive, deep-pore purging power while actively calming the inflammation surrounding painful active pimples.

Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum

Ethylated Ascorbic Acid 20% Serum

A breathtaking achievement in local Vitamin C formulation. Pure L-Ascorbic Acid oxidizes rapidly in tropical heat, turning brown and irritating the skin. The Raw bypasses this by utilizing a staggering 20 percent concentration of 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, the most stable and effective Vitamin C derivative available. This allows for clinical-grade collagen stimulation and spot fading without the low-pH acid burn. The massive botanical load ensures the skin remains completely calm while the active vitamin works flawlessly.