Skin-conditioning ingredient
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
An extract obtained from the Centella asiatica plant. It is used for soft, comfortable skin conditioning, while the feel depends on its amount and the complete formula.
WHAT IT MEANS
Centella extract is a complex extract whose composition can vary by extraction method. Consider the plant part, process and amount alongside other humectants and conditioners such as glycerin, panthenol and allantoin.
Verified on the ingredient lists of the Hyaluronic Acid Toner and Rose Tonic Essence.
INGREDIENT NOTES
Start with what the name means, then see what was actually verified on the product label.
Centella asiatica is a plant that grows in warm, humid regions. Cosmetics use extracts obtained from particular parts of the plant as skin-conditioning materials.
An extract is not a single substance. Its composition can vary by plant part, extraction solvent and standardisation method, so extracts from different suppliers should not automatically be treated as identical.
Centella extract is used to condition skin and support a soft, comfortable feel. The finished experience reflects the full formula, including humectants, oils and preservatives, rather than centella alone.
Without finished-product human testing or other appropriate evidence, treatment-like claims such as treating inflammation, healing wounds or regenerating damaged cells are not used.
A botanical extract obtained from Centella asiatica, used to help condition skin that feels dry or sensitive with a soft, comfortable feel.
“Cica” is widely used in product descriptions as an accessible term for Centella-related ingredients. The complete ingredient list may instead name distinct materials such as Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside or Asiaticoside.
Rather than relying on “with cica,” check which Centella-related ingredient is actually listed. Botanical origin also does not guarantee that a material or finished formula will be irritation-free for everyone.
VERIFIED FACTS
Product-label facts are separated from definitions in authoritative ingredient sources. Undisclosed amounts, raw-material specifications and finished-product effects are not inferred.
CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
Supporting ingredient in hydration formulas
Often read with panthenol and allantoin
Understand as cosmetic conditioning, not treatment
EVIDENCE & LIMITS
Evidence scopeWound-care literature exists; cosmetic extrapolation is limited
A systematic review found few clinical trials and differing centella preparations, concluding that more research is needed. Toners and essences here are therefore not described as treatments.
The review included four clinical trials and found promising but still limited evidence.
Read source ↗This safety review separates manufacturing, composition and irritation data across distinct Centella-derived ingredients rather than treating every extract as identical.
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Hydrating toner
A generous daily hydration base for wiping, layering or a short toner pack.
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A light first-step essence with rose water and Galactomyces ferment filtrate.
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It is verified on the ingredient lists of YOURSKIN+ Hyaluronic Acid Toner and Rose Tonic Essence.
No. Centella extract is a complex extract, while madecassoside has its own ingredient identity. A Centella extract label does not disclose its madecassoside amount.
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