AROMATICA

Cica Calming Gel

Name: AROMATICA - Cica Calming Gel
Brand: AROMATICA

Efficacy 0/100·Low irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT at ~23–34%

Weak evidence

Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.

CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACTRole: HeroA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~23–34%

Irritancy

4 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.4%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Low~23–34%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinLow~7.1–10.7%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeLow~1.2–1.8%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

Low risk

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels