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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Centella Asiatica Root Extract

Often labeled as: Cica Root

The deep-acting, firming fraction of Cica.

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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

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

While the leaves of Centella focus on soothing, the root extract is often utilized for its higher concentration of compounds that stimulate collagen and firm the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Firms the skin, improves elasticity, and provides baseline soothing.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often blended with the leaf extract for a "full-plant" synergy.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

The root is useless compared to the leaves.

The Science

The root provides distinct, complementary anti-aging benefits.