In the cosmetic world, it is nicknamed "CICA", and in traditional Asian medicine it has a history that goes back thousands of years. We are talking about Centella Asiatica, sometimes also called Asian navel – a plant with incredible regenerative and healing abilities, which in recent years has rightfully gained a place in the care of sensitive, irritated and problematic skin. In cosmetics, the most commonly used active ingredients from it are: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid.
Centella has a number of positive effects on the skin:
- soothes irritation and redness
- has anti-inflammatory properties
- helps relieve irritation in sensitive or reactive skin (e.g. after sun exposure or shaving)
- promotes skin healing
- stimulates collagen production and accelerates tissue regeneration
- hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier
- helps restore the skin's natural protective barrier
- protects the skin from free radicals and premature aging.
- alleviates the symptoms of eczema, dermatitis and rosacea
- has antioxidant effects
Centella Asiatica is known primarily for its ability to accelerate skin regeneration, strengthen the skin barrier and soothe irritation. It is ideal for sensitive, reactive skin, skin prone to redness, eczema or rosacea, skin after sun exposure or cosmetic procedures and acne-prone skin with a tendency to scars.
Main effects of CICA
Soothes irritation and redness, promotes skin healing and regeneration, increases hydration and elasticity, protects against oxidative stress and strengthens the natural skin barrier.
Sea Wave soothing toner
For the needs of sensitive, reactive skin, we have developed the new Sea Wave soothing toner with CICA extract, which restores its balance.
Sea Wave is a soothing infusion of the best natural botanicals and marine treasures for perfectly balanced and hydrated skin. Your helper for hypersensitive skin suffering from rosacea, acne and inflammation. It has a balanced composition with cica plant extract, which contains active compounds such as asiaticosides, madecassoside and asiaticoic acid, which help reduce inflammation and redness.
It supports collagen production and strengthens the skin barrier, which helps maintain hydration and protect the skin from external factors. With extracts of Kappaphycus Alvarezii, Laminaria Digitata and Spirulina Maxima seaweed, powered by the vitality of the ocean, they provide the skin with deep hydration, essential minerals and protective antioxidants, leaving it supple, radiant and fresh.
A derivative of glycyrrhizic acid, which is obtained from the root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), gently evens out the skin tone, has excellent anti-inflammatory and soothing properties that help reduce redness and skin sensitivity. Poplar bark extract (Populus Tremuloides) offers gentle peeling to achieve smooth and nourished skin. Supplemented with spirulina, a skin toner, thanks to the content of vitamins A, B12, E, calcium, iron and phosphorus. The skin is thus capable of high-quality cell renewal and has an anti-aging effect. It improves skin tone, maintains its natural hydration, and enables high-quality skin cell renewal. All this is further enhanced by the effect of probiotics, which support skin cell renewal and have a beneficial effect on skin suffering from acne or rosacea. They intensively soften and smooth the skin. They support collagen production, thus counteracting premature skin aging.