Centella Asiatica Root Extract
What Centella Asiatica Root Extract is & what it does
A cica root extract rich in soothing compounds that calm the look of redness and support the barrier. It suits sensitive and recovering skin.
What does Centella Asiatica Root Extract do in skincare?
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is a botanical extract used as a soothing and skin-conditioning ingredient. The plant, also called gotu kola, is valued in skincare for compounds that can help support a calm, comfortable feel. It is a popular addition to products aimed at sensitive skin.
Is Centella Asiatica Root Extract safe?
Centella Asiatica is widely used in cosmetics and is generally regarded as a gentle, low-risk botanical at the levels used in skincare. Some people can react to plant extracts, so a patch test is sensible if you have known sensitivities. Reviewing the full product formula is always a good idea.
Is Centella Asiatica Root Extract natural or synthetic?
Centella Asiatica Root Extract is natural, drawn from the roots of the Centella asiatica plant. It is a botanical ingredient rather than a lab-made compound. It is typically processed only by extraction and purification.
Sunscreens with Centella Asiatica Root Extract
We rate 14 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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ONE THING Cica B5 Sun Cream
95/100
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MARY & MAY Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
94/100
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Dasique Aqua Shell Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
92/100
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MARY & MAY Cica Soothing Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
91/100
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Tocobo SPF
90/100
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Xi XiU Sunscreen Xtra Protection SPF 50 Pa+++
77/100
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de Mamiel Exhale Daily Hydrating Nectar Spf 30
74/100
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innisfree Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 45
74/100
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IPKN Green Apple Vegan Sun Cream
73/100
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Glowsicha Luminous Glow Tone Up Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa+++
69/100