Centella asiatica extract (cica)
Centella asiatica extract, often called cica, is a plant extract used in soothing skin care.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- Role
- Botanical
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with Centella asiatica extract. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
IngrediLens does not flag Centella asiatica extract for any allergen, diet or skin concern in its database. If you want to avoid it anyway, you can add it as a custom ingredient filter in the app.
What to look for on labels
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- AllantoinAllantoin is a skin-conditioning ingredient used in soothing creams and lotions.
- PanthenolPanthenol is provitamin B5, used in skin and hair care for hydration and soothing.
- Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (aloe vera)Aloe barbadensis leaf juice is the INCI name for aloe vera juice.
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
Sources
Botanical extract; individual sensitivity is possible.
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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