What is CICA? A roundup of Centella asiatica-derived ingredients
“CICA,” familiar from Korean cosmetics, is used as a general term for ingredients derived from Centella asiatica.
Key CICA ingredients
CICA products in the catalog
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“CICA,” familiar from Korean cosmetics, is used as a general term for ingredients derived from Centella asiatica.
“CICA” is not the name of a single ingredient, but a marketing term that collectively refers to extracts derived from Centella asiatica and the ingredients found in them. On ingredient lists, you may see CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, as well as madecassoside (MADECASSOSIDE), asiaticoside (ASIATICOSIDE), asiatic acid (ASIATIC ACID), madecassic acid (MADECASSIC ACID), and others.
However, products labeled “CICA” are not all the same. Some formulas are centered on the extract, while others contain purified ingredients, and the amounts and base formulas also vary from product to product. When choosing a moisturizer for redness or skin that feels unsettled, it can help to check not just the CICA label, but also whether it contains fragrance, other moisturizing ingredients such as panthenol and ceramides, and whether it causes irritation when you use it. If you're trying it for the first time, it's best to start with a small amount.