When you’re looking for a skin care product, most of the time you read the label to see what the key ingredients are. You will notice that many of them contain Centella Asiatica, also known as cica.
Centella Asiatica is also known under different names such as Gotu kola or tiger grass. This small plant belongs to the Apiaceae family and grows in Asia, especially in the following regions:
India Pakistan Madagascar Equatorial Africa Central America
For about 3000 years, cica has been used as a panacea in China, India, Africa, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Due to its medicinal properties, cica has been used to treat various conditions such as:
respiratory infections (colds) syphilis hepatitis stomach ulcers mental fatigue epilepsy diarrhea fever asthma
Moreover, it was discovered that it could be the “elixir of life”, and this is because the people of China who consumed gotu kola lived for over 200 years.
Currently, in the United States and Europe, cica has been used to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Furthermore, studies suggest that there are some benefits even for the skin, indicating possible healing of minor wounds and other skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis.
Cica: 5 benefits for skin health
First, cica has an antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect. This ingredient contains bioactive compounds responsible for their activities. Specifically, cica contains:
acid madecasic
acid asiatic
α-terpinene
α-copaene
β-caryophyllene
All of these work together to heal and repair the skin.
Cica helps improve collagen
Studies show that this ingredient can help stimulate collagen production. Collagen is a type of protein that serves to produce tissue and helps maintain skin elasticity.
Prevents skin irritation and dryness
Research shows that cica extract improves skin barrier function and reduces redness by hydrating and lowering the skin’s pH.
It helps in treating acne
Research shows promising results regarding cica extract and treating acne due to its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Treats wounds and burns
Another problem for which this plant is beneficial: in the treatment of burns and wounds, and this is due to its compounds.
2023-07-03 13:32:03
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