05/28/2026
CICA is everywhere in skincare right now — but here’s the truth:
It isn’t new.
CICA is Gotu Kola, also known as Centella asiatica, an ancient botanical that has been used for centuries and has earned its place in thoughtful skincare formulation.
In Sally B’s newest blog post, she breaks down what CICA really is, why Gotu Kola matters for skin, and what most brands leave out: how this ingredient actually needs to be used in a formula to protect its benefits.
No marketing theater. No miracle claims. Just real ingredient education from 30 years of botanical formulation experience.
Read the full blog here:
https://www.sallybskinyummies.com/blogs/blogs/cica-gotu-kola-skincare