CENT ELLA ASIATIC A

Native to Asia, this herb, better known as cica, is a godsend for those with sensitive and/or acne-prone skin. With antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, this all-round wonder aids cellular repair (legend has it that tigers rub their wounds against it to help them heal), stimulates collagen production, soothes irritated skin, reduces hyperpigmentation and acne scarring, and helps strengthen the skin’s barrier for an overall brighter, plumper, healthier look.

TRY: Innisfree’s Retinol Cica Repair Ampoule ($51). A balanced formula that works on renewing the complexion sans dryness, flaking or irritation, it has cica alongside retinol—a gold-standard ingredient in tackling acne and signs of ageing—nourishing green tea ceramide, and hydrating hyaluronic acid derived from green soya beans cultivated on Jeju Island.