※CICA (Centella Asiatica) とは

「シカ（Cica）」という名前の由来は、ハーブの一種であるツボクサの学名「センテラ・アジアチカ（Centella Asiatica）」にちなんだもの。多くのシカアイテムには、こちらのツボクサから抽出されたマデカソサイドという成分が配合されています。
　アジアでは古くから親しまれてきたツボクサは、「虎がツボクサを体にこすりつけて傷を治した」という逸話もあるほど。荒れたお肌や敏感肌に効果があるものの総称として、すっかりスキンケアとして定着したシカアイテム。

※CICA (Centella Asiatica) 

 Cica is actually a nickname for its scientific name: centella asiatica. However, cosmetic chemist  notes that the ingredient is also referred to as gotu kola, Indian Pennywort, and tiger grass. The latter, in particular, comes from what inspired the widespread use of cica on skin. "This plant is known in Asia as what tigers rub on their wounds to help their skin regenerate,

 CICA could probably assist you in some way. ”CICA is believed to soothe and repair irritate skin,” says Ellen Marmur, a New York City-base dermatologist. This includes treating acne and calming SENSITIVE SKIN. However, that’ just a small fraction of how CICA could boost your skin-care routine.