What it is
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water is the water-based fraction produced from the leaves of Centella asiatica, commonly known as cica or gotu kola. It is used as a calming, conditioning ingredient and often replaces or supplements plain water in the formula to lend a botanical, soothing character. It is widely featured in calming and sensitive-skin products, including many Korean sunscreens.
Safety & warnings
Centella asiatica is well known for its skin-soothing reputation and is generally well tolerated, though, as with any botanical, sensitive individuals can occasionally react. It is not among the commonly listed fragrance allergens.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, the aqueous portion derived from the leaves of the Centella asiatica plant, such as a distillate or water-based extract.
Questions everyone asks
What is Centella asiatica leaf water?
It is the water-based extract from cica (gotu kola) leaves, used as a soothing, conditioning ingredient and often in place of part of the water in a formula.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
Centella is widely used in calming and sensitive-skin products and is generally well tolerated, though any botanical can occasionally cause a reaction.