Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Centella Asiatica, widely known as Cica or Gotu Kola, is one of the most celebrated healing botanicals in both traditional medicine and modern skincare. Native to Asia and used for centuries in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, it has become one of the most sought-after active ingredients in contemporary skincare — prized for its remarkable ability to calm inflammation, accelerate wound healing, strengthen the skin barrier, and support collagen synthesis.
The key bioactive compounds in Centella Asiatica — including asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid, and madecassic acid — work synergistically to deliver its signature healing and calming benefits. These triterpenoids stimulate collagen production, reduce inflammation, and support the skin's natural repair processes, making Centella Asiatica an ideal ingredient for sensitive, compromised, post-treatment, and aging skin.
- Barrier strengthening — supports the skin's protective lipid barrier to reduce transepidermal water loss and improve resilience
- Calming and anti-inflammatory — reduces visible redness, irritation, and inflammatory responses in reactive skin
- Wound healing and repair — accelerates the skin's natural healing process, ideal for post-treatment and compromised skin
- Collagen support — stimulates collagen synthesis to improve firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines over time
- Hydration support — helps the skin retain moisture for improved comfort and suppleness
Explore PUR Botanicals formulas featuring Centella Asiatica (Cica) for calming, healing, and barrier-strengthening support.
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