Ingredient
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Low risk
Also known asCica, Gotu Kola Extract
FunctionSoothing
What it is — Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (INCI), an extract of the aerial parts of gotu kola, the plant behind 'cica'.
What it does — It carries centella's characteristic triterpenes (such as madecassoside and asiaticoside), helping to soothe the look of redness and support a comfortable skin barrier.
Typical use — Found in calming serums, creams and sun care, often alongside centella leaf extract.
Who it suits / good to know — Popular with sensitive and blemish-prone skin.
Safety — Rated low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; as with any botanical, patch-test if you react easily to plants.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — a well-tolerated botanical soothing agent.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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