Benefits of Cica in Skincare for Sensitive Skin

When your skin feels sensitive, dry, or in need of extra care, a soothing ingredient can make all the difference.

That’s where Cica, also known as Centella Asiatica, Tiger Grass or Gotu Kola, comes in.

This gentle botanical extract has become a favourite in modern skincare for its ability to calm, hydrate and comfort the skin, helping to support a balanced, healthy-looking complexion.

What Is Cica in Skincare? (Centella Asiatica / Tiger Grass Explained)

Cica is a leafy herb native to Asia, it’s the same plant known as Gotu Kola. In skincare, it’s valued for its naturally soothing and restorative properties and is often used in formulations designed for sensitive, stressed or dry skin.

The name Cica comes from the French word cicatrisation, meaning “healing,” which reflects its long history of use in maintaining calm, comfortable skin.

 

Did You Know?

Cica is sometimes called Tiger Grass because tigers in Asia were said to roll in the plant to soothe their skin after fights, inspiring its nickname.

 

Cica Skincare Benefits: Why It’s Loved for Sensitive Skin

Cica (Centella Asiatica) is rich in natural compounds, including madecassoside, asiaticoside, and asiatic acid, these are known for their skin-calming and conditioning effects.

In skincare formulations, Cica is celebrated for its ability to:

• Soothe the appearance of redness and irritation
• Hydrate and comfort sensitive skin
• Support the skin’s natural barrier
• Leave skin feeling refreshed, soft, and balanced

These qualities make it a go-to ingredient for anyone seeking gentle, natural skincare that promotes a calm, healthy-looking glow.

Cica in Lucy Bee Skincare: Soothing, Natural and Vegan

We love using the best of nature and Cica (Centella Asiatica Extract) plays a key role in our soothing skincare products designed to comfort and revitalise your complexion.

 

Lucy Bee Face Scrub a Gentle Exfoliation with Cica

Our Lucy Bee Face Scrub features Cica extract to support skin comfort while gently exfoliating. As it buffs away dull surface cells, Cica helps your skin feel smooth, refreshed, and never tight or irritated.

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Lucy Bee Overnight Bio-Retinol Face Cream, Nourish and Restore While You Sleep

Our Overnight Bio-Retinol Face Cream combines Cica (Centella Asiatica) with nourishing oils and plant-based actives to soothe and hydrate as you rest. Wake up to skin that feels calm, supple and well-nourished.

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Together, these products form the perfect pairing: gentle exfoliation followed by overnight nourishment, a natural routine for smooth, balanced, and revitalised skin.

 

How to Use Cica in Your Skincare Routine

Cleanse and exfoliate with the Lucy Bee Face Scrub to gently remove impurities and dead surface cells.

Follow with the Overnight Face Cream to replenish hydration and comfort while you sleep.

Use regularly to help maintain a calm, radiant, and naturally healthy-looking complexion.

Both products fit beautifully into a natural, vegan, and cruelty free skincare routine.

Cica Skincare FAQs

What is Cica in skincare?

Cica, also known as Centella Asiatica or Tiger Grass, is a natural botanical extract used to calm, comfort and hydrate sensitive skin.

 

Is Cica good for sensitive skin?

Yes, Cica is rich in soothing compounds that help reduce the appearance of redness and dryness, leaving the skin feeling balanced and refreshed.

 

How can I use Cica in my skincare routine?

Use Cica-infused products such as Lucy Bee’s Face Scrub and Bio-Retinol Night Cream to gently exfoliate, nourish, and support calm, comfortable skin.

 

What are the main skincare benefits of Cica?

Cica supports the skin’s natural barrier, hydrates and helps soothe the appearance of irritation, making it ideal for sensitive or stressed skin.

Soothe Naturally with Cica

Cica (Centella Asiatica / Tiger Grass) is more than just a skincare trend, it’s an incredible botanical that helps calm, hydrate and comfort the skin naturally.

Whether your complexion is dry, sensitive, or simply in need of a little extra care, incorporating Cica through products like the Lucy Bee Face Scrub and Overnight Bio-Retinol Face Cream is a simple, effective way to achieve a smoother, more radiant glow.

Looking for more ways to support your skin’s natural resilience? Read our Gotu Kola for Skin Firmness blog to learn how this botanical also helps to supports skin elasticity and firmness.

 

About Lucy Bee 

Founded by Lucy, a beauty therapist and mum, Lucy Bee is an independent British skincare and wellness brand dedicated to creating effective and unique formulations. Customer care is of prime importance to us and we have a V-I-Bee reward credits scheme for our account holders as thanks for their loyalty. All of our products have a focus on sustainability, organic, natural, vegan and cruelty free. Since launching in 2012 with fair trade coconut oil, Lucy Bee delivers uncompromising quality to conscious beauty.  

Any information provided by us is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We always recommend referring your health queries to a qualified medical practitioner.