Centella

If you are into K-Beauty, then you’ve probably heard of Centella Asiatica or Cica in skincare. Korean skincare brands have come out with many Cica products in recent years. Centella Asiatica extract is able to penetrate the skin well enough to be utilized effectively and has been known to treat wounds and burns for centuries. This has been shown in both in vitro and in vivo studies which back its effectiveness in wound healing. The way it does that is by promoting fibroblasts proliferation and collagen synthesis, as well as inhibiting the inflammatory phase of scars. It has also been observed that the triterpenoid components stimulate glycosaminoglycan, especially hyaluronic acid production.