Madecassic Acid: what it is in skincare
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⚡ Quick answer: One of centella's key actives that helps soothe and support skin looking tired or sensitized.
One of centella's key actives that helps soothe and support skin looking tired or sensitized.
What it does
Function: soothing. Soothing actives help comfort the look of redness and sensitivity — a defining strength of Korean cica/centella and heartleaf formulas.
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How to spot it on a label
On a Korean product's INCI list, look for Madecassic Acid. Ingredients are listed high-to-low by amount, so its position hints at how much is in the formula. See all soothing / calming →
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General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.