If your skin’s ever felt red, stressed, irritated, or just straight-up overwhelmed, let me introduce you to your new BFF: Cica.
This gentle yet powerful ingredient is a staple in Korean skincare for good reason. It does more than soothe, it helps rebuild your skin’s barrier, calm inflammation, and lock in hydration all at once.
Here’s what you need to know (and why I use it on so many of my clients).
🧖♀️ What Is Cica, Exactly?
Cica is short for Centella Asiatica — a medicinal herb that’s been used for centuries in traditional healing.
In skincare, it’s famous for:
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Reducing redness and inflammation
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Speeding up skin recovery (especially post-acne or post-procedure)
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Strengthening the skin’s protective barrier
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Deeply hydrating without clogging pores
It’s basically the skin whisperer 🌿
💆♀️ When I Reach for Cica in the Studio
Some of my favorite moments to use Cica during a facial:
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After extractions to calm the skin
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When your barrier is damaged from over-exfoliation
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For redness-prone or sensitive skin
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Post-summer sun exposure or dry winter skin
Whether it’s in a calming serum, a hydrating jelly mask, or a lightweight moisturizer, Cica brings the skin back to balance.
👩🔬 Who Should Be Using It?
Cica is safe for nearly everyone, especially if:
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Your skin gets red or reactive easily
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You’re dealing with breakouts but want to avoid harsh products
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You’ve been overdoing it with activities (don’t worry, we’ve all been there)
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You just want stronger, calmer, more hydrated skin
✨ Want to Feel the Cica Effect?
Book a calming, hydrating facial that includes barrier-supporting ingredients like Cica — and let me bring your skin back to its happy place.
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