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Centella Asiatica is found in most skin care products these days. From creams to toners, from facial wash to mists, beauty brands have infused their products with this new breakthrough ingredient when it comes to skin care.

According to self.com, Centella Asiatica is also known as Gotu Kola and it is a leafy plant found in parts of China, Japan, India, Australia, and the U.S. It is said that Centella Asiatica has already been used in traditional medicine and was sold for decades even before most beauty brands started using this as a skin-saving ingredient.

Meanwhile, health.com called Centella Asiatica a "skin saver" in an article published last January. Centella Asiatica, or cica for short, is best known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Dr. Shari Marchbein, MD, a dermatologist from New York said, "The anti-inflammatory properties increase hydration and help soothe and repair dry, red, irritated skin."

These days, people are learning and seeing the good effects of Centella Asiatica which is why many brands have tried to incorporate this ingredient into their skin care products.

Here are some examples of skin care products if you want to test out the new must-have ingredient in beauty products.

Cica line from Luxe Organix

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Luxe Organix has released a whole line of products with Cica. They have produced a collection that includes cleanser, toner, cream, serum, gel, mist, and face mask infused with centella asiatica for all your skin care needs.

Cica Intensive balm from Innisfree

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Innisfree is one of the well-known Korean brands when it comes to skin care. They released a product called Cica Intensive balm which is a gel-type product that contains 4x centella asiatica extract. The brand claims that it helps relieve irritation in problematic complexions. It is also described as a product used to soften, brighten, and moisturize the skin.

Cica Sleeping Mask from Laneige

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Another skin care brand called Laneige released their Cica infused product. The brand claims that is a face mask that will help repair the skin as you sleep.

Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss by Some By Mi

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For those who have issues with their hair and scalp, Some By Mi created a product to address that specific concern. Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Treatment is described in the brand's Instagram page as a “Functional cosmetic for improving the symptoms of hair loss.”

They also prided that it's a no silicone, no sulfate product to help strengthen elasticity of the scalp.

Alcohol-free face sanitizer by Skin Genie

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Local beauty brand Skin Genie created a face sanitizer infused with Cica that is perfect for those whose skin gets irritated after wearing face masks too long and too often.

According to Skin Genie, this product kills 99.9% of germs, and is made with tea tree oil and centella asiatica extract to help soothe, heal, and sanitize the skin on the go.

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