Mira Kapoor’s skin is something every beauty enthusiast lusts after. Her sun-kissed look, healthy flushed lips, and skin so glazed, it almost looks like glass. The star wife is someone who doesn’t hesitate to experiment with skincare. Be it her ghar-ke-nuskhe, over-the-counter products, or luxury beauty, she’s dabbled with them all and hasn’t gatekept her favourites. But like the rest of us, all this experimenting takes a toll on her skin as well.
Mira recently took to her Instagram to share that she was struggling with a damaged skin barrier. “If glazed donut is passe, take me back to the start. No actives, lots of moisturiser, and a thick Cica repair cream especially for tonight,” she captioned her selfie.
What Is Cica?
Cica is short for Centella asiatica, a green herb has been used for centuries in ancient Asian medicine and works best for acne-prone skin. Today, Cica is a skincare buzzword that’s in the limelight thanks to its skin-loving properties. Some of the benefits of Cica include:
- It acts as an anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant properties. These help in protecting the skin against UV damage, and reduces the effects of pollution on the skin.
- It boosts collagen production and helps heal wounds and scars.
- It soothes redness and irritation, locks in hydration, and works to improve the skin’s barrier while simultaneously regulating the skin’s pH levels.
The Best Cica-Infused Products For Your Skin
The Elizabeth Arden Visible Brightening CicaGlow Concentrate is one of the coveted Cica products in the market. It helps promote the skin’s exfoliation process to deliver a glass-like sheen. When you apply it, you might experience a slight tingling but that’s perfectly normal with this product.
The SNP Prep Cicaronic SOS Ampoule is another serum that soothes irritated skin and helps re-energise dull skin within a week. It contains skin-loving ingredients like Cica and hyaluronic acid, both of which help rehydrate the skin and boost the glow.
The Mama Cica Oil Control Overnight Mask does exactly what its name suggests – controls sebum production, unclogs pores and restores moisture in the skin. Despite it being a mask, it is extremely light on the skin and keeps it shine-free and feeling refreshed.
The Dewytree Calming Duo Cica Mask has two sheet masks in one to deliver double the results! One is for hydrating your T-zone while the other ensures you don’t miss out on the most forgotten spot – your neck.
The Derma Co. Cica-Glow Daily Face Wash with Tranexamic Acid & Licorice Extract is a clear gel face wash that has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and clean the skin without drying it out. It’s also fragrance-free making it perfect for those with sensitive skin.
It’s no wonder Mira believes in the power of this ingredient to restore her skin barrier. As someone who has also witnessed all the difference Cica makes in skincare, I can attest that this is truly a powerhouse of an ingredient!
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