What is Centella Asiatica?

Centella Asiatica is a perennial medicinal herb native to Asia’s tropical regions. Historically revered in traditional medicine for wound-healing, it has seen a resurgence in K-beauty.

What makes this skincare ingredient work? Four main bioactive compounds that target a wide range of skin concerns:

• Asiaticoside
• Madecassoside
• Asiatic acid
• Madecassic acid

What Does Centella Do for the Skin?

Dry, irritated, over-exfoliated? Centella handles it. It’s especially loved for calming and comforting dry, eczema-prone skin.

Here’s why it is so good for the skin:

• Hydrates and Plumps: Pulls moisture back into the skin, keeping it hydrated, supple, and ‘bouncy’ even on long, hectic days.
• Anti-Inflammatory and Soothing: A lifesaver for calming redness, itching, and swelling, Centella helps dial things down fast.
• Anti-Ageing and Firming: Centella is a key player in skincare for mature skin, stimulating collagen synthesis to maintain firmness and elasticity.
• Strengthens the Skin Barrier: Centella fortifies your skin’s natural defence, locking in moisture and repelling pollutants to keep your skin resilient and healthy.

How to Use Centella Asiatica for Your Skin

Ready to build your ultimate routine with Centella? Here’s your step-by-step guide to incorporating this powerhouse botanical for maximum impact.

1. Gentle Cleansing

Nailing the basics starts with a clean canvas that never feels stripped or tight.

Melt away makeup and sunscreen with the SKIN1004 Centella Light Cleansing Oil to refresh your face with a weightless finish.

Prefer foam? ORJENA Tea Tree Cica Fresh Cleansing Foam keeps oil in check while leaving your skin smooth after every wash.

2. Targeted Ampoules and Serums

This is where Centella really gets to work.

The SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule + Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist deliver a focused hit of hydration. The Madagascan Centella helps reduce visible redness, while the ultra-fine mist with green tea and multi-layer hyaluronic acid revives dry, sensitive skin with a dewy finish.

For instant balance, the ROUND LAB Pine Calming Cica Ampoule hydrates and calms stressed-out skin fast.

For an easy daily option, serums like the LALUCELL Cica Rebuilding Serum leave you with that coveted dewy glow.

3. Sealing with Moisturiser

Next, lock it all down to accelerate skin barrier healing.

A Centella cream keeps hydration in and helps your skin bounce back faster. SKIN1004 Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream is rich and buttery, using fermented Centella Asiatica and ceramides to nourish the skin and repair its damaged barrier.

4. Masks for Extra Care

Some days call for more. And that’s when face masks come in handy.

Reach for La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Masque B5 or the SKIN1004 Centella Quick Calming Pad as restorative options that hydrate and bring a healthy balance to your skin.

5. Brightening the Eye Area

The eyes give everything away, making an effective eye cream a must to keep the skin firm.

For a youthful lift, use the SKIN1004 Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream to stimulate collagen and smooth the appearance of fine lines.

6. Targeted Spot Treatment

Breakouts happen. Over-drying doesn’t need to.

To tackle breakouts, the SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Spot Cover Patch + Centella Tea-Trica Spot Cream calms flare-ups, protects the area, and lets skin heal without the flaky aftermath.

Find Your Glow with Centella

If you’re after a ‘glass-skin’ complexion, Centella is the ultimate multitasker for you.

Beyond their healing properties, Centella skincare products offer a soothing antidote to Singapore’s intense humidity and urban pollutants, which often leave our skin barriers compromised.

So, make the switch today to future-proof your glow! Shop the range of skincare products online on iShopChangi to stay radiant every day.

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