The Science
Key ingredients: CICA-3-COMPLEX, Arnica extract, Sesame oil and Copper gluconate — gentle yet potent formulas designed for sensitive skin.
Sourced directly from the nutrient-rich soils of Asia, our Centella asiatica is extracted at peak potency. We prioritise regions known for maintaining the integrity of the plant's active compounds: madecassoside, madecassic acid, asiaticoside and asiatic acid.
We use CICA as a therapeutic foundation. Our philosophy is anchored in high-concentration actives: we formulate at the percentage required to trigger a biological response in the skin, so the product performs as a barrier-repair treatment, not just a moisturizer.
Supporting actives that work in a three-fold approach:
Works with CICA-3-COMPLEX to reduce inflammation, minimise bruising and accelerate the clearing of skin trauma.
Mimics the skin's natural lipid layer, locking in moisture and softening the stratum corneum.
A biological shield that limits bacterial proliferation while promoting skin density.
The results below come from published studies on Centella asiatica extract (ingredient-level studies), each with its reference.
Immediate superficial hydration increased by 55.5% within 1 hour, with a lasting effect up to 24 hours.
Skin hydration right after applying the moisturizer, and water loss (TEWL) over the next 24 hours.
Milani M, Sparavigna A. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:311-315. doi:10.2147/CCID.S144180
After 24 hours, TEWL decreased by 48%, indicating a restored protective barrier.
The rate at which water evaporates from the skin — the gold standard for barrier repair.
Milani M, Sparavigna A. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:311-315. doi:10.2147/CCID.S144180
Skin treated with CICA extract healed 59% faster than untreated skin over 14 days.
Speed of re-epithelialisation (skin regrowth).
Somboonwong J, et al. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2012;12:103. doi:10.1186/1472-6882-12-103
Mean volume of visible pores decreased by 40.1%; pore density fell by 26.9%.
Pore surface area and density with 3D imaging after 2 weeks.
Surface roughness decreased by 9.0% in just 14 days.
Surface roughness of the stratum corneum.
Wrinkle depth decreased by 7.8% up to 18.8% depending on the facial zone.
Depth of static and dynamic lines across forehead, glabella, crow's feet, nasolabial folds and neck.
