Cica & Cica Needles

Cica, short for Centella Asiatica, is a plant-derived ingredient known for its soothing and skin-repairing qualities. Also called “tiger grass,” it has long been used in traditional medicine to heal wounds and reduce inflammation. Today, it’s a popular choice in skincare—especially for sensitive or irritated skin.

Packed with active compounds like asiaticoside and madecassoside, cica helps boost collagen production and speed up skin recovery. It’s often included in creams, serums, and masks designed to calm redness, reduce irritation, and strengthen the skin’s barrier. This makes it especially useful for people dealing with rosacea, eczema, or acne-prone skin.

Mild yet effective, cica is safe for all skin types and pairs well with other calming or hydrating ingredients. It's commonly used in nighttime routines to support the skin’s repair process after daily exposure to stressors like pollution or sun.

Thanks to its skin-balancing and calming effects, cica is a standout ingredient for those looking to improve skin resilience and achieve a healthy, radiant glow.

Cica Needles in Skincare

Cica needles are a cutting-edge skincare innovation designed to enhance ingredient absorption. Despite the name, they aren’t real needles—instead, they’re tiny, plant-based microneedles (often made from cica) that create microchannels in the skin. This process helps active ingredients penetrate more deeply and work more effectively.

Known for its calming and healing properties, cica becomes even more powerful when delivered through microneedles, allowing both it and other actives to reach deeper layers of the skin for enhanced results.

Cica needle technology is commonly found in products aimed at:

Fine lines and wrinkles – Enhancing ingredient absorption to stimulate collagen and boost skin firmness.

Acne scars – Supporting skin regeneration and reducing the appearance of scarring.

Dry or weakened skin – Improving the delivery of hydrating and reparative ingredients to strengthen the skin barrier.

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To use, apply the product to clean, dry skin and gently press it in to activate the microneedles. While generally safe for most skin types, those with very sensitive skin should perform a patch test first.

As an advanced yet accessible alternative to in-office microneedling, cica needles provide visible results while promoting skin health and repair.