Many Korean Skincare Uses ‘Cica’ Magic Ingredients, What is Best About It?

Dr.Jart + Cicapair, Innisfree Bija Cica Balm, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream, COSRX Centella Blemish Cream, and many more products use Cica as the main ingredient of their products.

For a moment, what is Cica really?

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Did you know, Cica has been one of the K-beauty trends for several years from 2016 until now. Almost all well-known brands have released similar types of creams and masks, generally with ‘Cica’ as part of the product name.

What is Cica?

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Not a medical or cosmetic word but derived from a special skincare ingredient – ‘Centella Asiatica’ that helps soothe irritated skin and repair damaged skin, even more so with healing ingredients. There is also a report, Cica comes from Latin – ‘cicatrix’ (scar).

Cica or so-called Gotu Kola and Tiger Grass are very rich in antioxidants, amino acids, beta-carotene, fatty acids, as well as various vitamins including vitamins A, B1, B2, and C.

Centella Asiatica = Pegaga Leaf?


To more clearly, Centella Asiatica in the Malay language called Pegaga leaves. A type of herb that not only has benefits in terms of internal health but can have a big impact on a person’s beauty.

In Malaysia, it is very popular among the country’s three major races, namely Malay, Chinese and Indian. For the Malays, it is eaten fresh as a side dish, for the Chinese use as a body cooling drink, while for the Indians as a tonic alertness.

Magic Cica On Sensitive Skin

Individuals with sensitive skin may have difficulty. You may not use the product at will. But Koreans believe in the effectiveness of Cica in treating their faces. Research has also proven how Cica works well for skin, especially sensitive skin types and acne-prone.

Regular use of Cica can help to nourish and restore the skin to an optimal level. Due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, Cica is able to treat and soothe acne prone skin, irritation, and even slowly remove acne.

Not only that, Cica will also help reduce redness and make skin tone more even. “If you want to repair, soothe the skin due to redness, or maybe fight acne, this ingredient can help,” explained Alicia Yoon, founder and CEO of Peach & Lily.

Anti-Aging Benefits


Studies have shown that madecassoside compounds (found in centella asiatica) increase collagen production for skin firmness and elasticity – making it a powerful anti-aging ingredient.

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, Cica helps in strengthening the skin’s moisture layer. This also provides several benefits for the skin covering;

  • Soften
  • Hydration
  • Brightness
  • Increases Collagen
  • Ageless
  • Blackhead
  • Reduces Wrinkles
  • Tension

Sources: Getthegloss.com, Elitedaily.com, Allure.com

Adib Mohd

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