Ingredient-Led Skincare Guide: Centella Asiatica (Cica)
Introduction
Centella Asiatica (Cica) is a soothing botanical used in Dr.Jart+ formulas as Cica Complex to visibly calm redness, strengthen the barrier, and support sensitive skin. This guide covers what Cica does and how to build a Dr.Jart+ routine around it.
At a Glance
Best For: Sensitive, stressed, irritated, or redness-prone skin
Main Goals: Calm visible redness, support barrier repair, improve resilience
Key Ingredient: Cica Complex
Related Ingredients: Ceramides, Panthenol
Routine Length: 3–7 steps
What Is Centella Asiatica (Cica)?
Centella Asiatica is a long-used soothing herb. In Dr.Jart+ skincare, it is concentrated as Cica Complex, a blend designed to calm visible redness and support the barrier.
How Cica Works on the Skin
1. Calms Redness & Visible Irritation
Try it in:
Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Serum for Redness and Barrier Repair
Cicapair™ Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
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2. Supports the Skin Barrier
Daily barrier-support picks:
Cicapair™ Sleepair Intensive Mask
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3. Boosts Moisture & Resilience
Hydrating options:
Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Serum Face Mask for Redness
Who Should Use Cica?
Cica is ideal for redness-prone, sensitive, dry, or visibly stressed skin and is gentle enough for daily use.
Build a Cica Routine (AM & PM)
AM Routine (Calm + Protect)
Serum
Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Serum for Redness and Barrier Repair
Moisturize
Cicapair™ Cooling Gel Moisturizer for Redness
Finish with SPF
Every Sun Day™ Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Every Sun Day™ Sun Fluid SPF 50
PM Routine (Repair + Restore)
Serum
Cicapair™ Sensitive Skin Serum for Redness and Barrier Repair
Moisturize / Repair
Cicapair™ Sleepair Intensive Mask
Optional Treatment