SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Teca Cream (75ml)

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Teca Cream is a lightweight gel moisturizer designed to calm visible redness, support skin after irritation, and improve the appearance of lingering post-blemish marks. Powered by Centella Asiatica Extract and four concentrated TECA components, the formula combines Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Hexylresorcinol, Sodium DNA, Ectoin, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, and Pine Bark Extract to leave the skin feeling balanced, comfortably hydrated, and smooth without an excessively shiny finish.

Benefits:

• Comforts unsettled skin: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid help soothe stressed or sensitive-feeling skin.
• Reduces the look of redness: Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, and Centella-derived ingredients help support a calmer, more balanced appearance.
• Improves post-blemish marks: Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, and Hexylresorcinol help gradually improve uneven-looking pigmentation.
• Supports clearer-looking tone: Ferulic Acid, Vitamin E, Pine Bark Extract, and brightening ingredients provide antioxidant and tone-refining care.
• Balances hydration: Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, and Ectoin help replenish moisture without an excessively heavy finish.
• Supports the moisture barrier: Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phytosterols, Beta-Sitosterol, Jojoba Oil, and botanical oils help reduce moisture loss.
• Refines rough texture: Consistent hydration and soothing care help skin feel softer and more even.
• Supports elasticity: Adenosine and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 help improve the appearance of firmness and fine lines.
• Provides antioxidant protection: Pine Bark Extract, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene, and botanical ingredients support skin exposed to environmental stress.
• Leaves a fresh finish: The watery gel-cream texture spreads easily and absorbs without an excessively greasy or surface-shiny feel.

Skin Types: Normal • Combination • Oily • Sensitive • Blemish-prone • Dehydrated skin
Skin Concerns: Visible redness • Post-blemish marks • Uneven-looking tone • Irritation from heat or friction • Dehydration • Rough texture • Weakened moisture barrier • Fine lines

Testing & Formula Notes:

• Described as having completed a skin irritation test according to the supplied product information.
• No participant number, testing period, measured results, or complete methodology were supplied.
• The CENTELLA TECA™ complex is represented by Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid.
• The supplied information reports 50 times higher TECA extraction efficiency compared with conventional aqueous extraction, based on analysis of four Centella actives. This refers to the manufacturer’s extraction technology rather than a claim that the finished cream contains 50 times more Centella than every other product.
• The exact percentages of the individual TECA components are not provided.
• Sodium DNA is listed in the supplied INCI. The promotional information describes it as plant-derived PDRN, but its botanical source and concentration cannot be independently confirmed from the ingredient name alone.
• Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is present. The supplied description refers to Pycnogenol, but the INCI alone does not confirm that the ingredient is the specific trademarked Pycnogenol raw material.
• Contains one clearly named Peptide: Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5.
• The claim that ultra-fine particles deliver ingredients into deeper skin layers cannot be verified from the supplied ingredient list.
• No Fragrance or Parfum is listed, and no clearly identified aromatic essential oils are present.
• The formula contains Alcohol Denat. Sensitive or barrier-compromised skin should introduce it gradually.
• Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Hexylresorcinol, and Niacinamide can improve visible post-blemish marks, but they cannot remove indented or raised acne scars.
• Daily sunscreen is essential when using skincare intended to improve pigmentation and uneven-looking tone.

How to Use:

1. Apply after cleansing, toner, essence, and targeted serums.
2. Take an appropriate amount and spread it gently over the face and neck.
3. Pat lightly until the cream is absorbed.
4. Apply an additional thin layer over dry, red, or post-blemish areas if needed.
5. Use morning and evening according to skin comfort.
6. Highly sensitive skin may begin once daily or every other day.
7. Avoid direct contact with the eyes, lips, broken skin, and actively irritated areas.
8. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning as the final step of daytime skincare.
9. Reduce frequency or stop use if persistent burning, itching, peeling, or redness develops.

Key Ingredients:

• Centella Asiatica Extract – Helps soothe stressed skin and support a calmer, more balanced appearance.
• Madecassoside – A Centella-derived component that helps comfort visible redness and support the moisture barrier.
• Asiaticoside – Helps condition irritated-looking skin and support a smoother appearance.
• Madecassic Acid – Provides soothing and antioxidant skin-conditioning care.
• Asiatic Acid – Helps support skin comfort and resilience.
• Niacinamide – Helps brighten uneven-looking tone, improve post-blemish marks, support the moisture barrier, and refine visible pores.
• Alpha-Arbutin – Helps improve the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation.
• Kojic Acid – Supports targeted care for visible discolouration and lingering post-blemish marks.
• Hexylresorcinol – Helps promote a brighter and more even-looking complexion.
• Sodium DNA – Provides cosmetic skin-conditioning care and supports a smoother, hydrated appearance.
• Panthenol – Helps hydrate, soothe dryness, and support barrier comfort.
• Ectoin – Helps protect against dehydration and environmental stress.
• Beta-Glucan – Helps soothe and maintain moisture in sensitive-feeling skin.
• Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract – Provides antioxidant care and helps support skin exposed to environmental stress.
• Ferulic Acid – An antioxidant that supports visible brightness and complements Vitamin E.
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 – Helps improve the appearance of firmness and smoothness.
• Adenosine – Helps soften the appearance of fine lines.
• Jojoba Seed Oil – Helps soften the skin and reduce moisture loss.
• Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil – Provides emollient and antioxidant skin-conditioning care.
• Carrot Seed Oil, Carrot Root Extract & Beta-Carotene – Provide antioxidant care and support a healthy-looking glow.
• Phytosterols & Beta-Sitosterol – Help support the moisture barrier and maintain skin softness.

Ingredients:

Water, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dipropylene Glycol, Carbomer, Panthenol, Hexylresorcinol, Tromethamine, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Alpha-Arbutin, Sorbitan Olivate, Alcohol Denat., Kojic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Malt Extract, Sorbitan Isostearate, Asiatic Acid, Ferulic Acid, Madecassoside, Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ectoin, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Canola Oil, Beta-Sitosterol, Phytosterols, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta-Carotene, Sodium DNA, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract.

FAQ:

Q: What does SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Teca Cream help with?
A: It helps calm visible redness, support the moisture barrier, balance hydration, and improve the appearance of post-blemish marks and uneven-looking tone.

Q: What is CENTELLA TECA™?
A: It is the brand’s Centella-focused complex containing Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid.

Q: Does it contain Centella Asiatica?
A: Yes. Centella Asiatica Extract is the second ingredient in the supplied INCI.

Q: What does “50 times higher TECA extraction efficiency” mean?
A: According to the supplied product information, the proprietary extraction method recovered higher levels of four Centella actives than conventional aqueous extraction. It does not necessarily mean the finished cream contains 50 times more Centella than every competing product.

Q: How much TECA does the cream contain?
A: The exact concentrations of Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid are not provided.

Q: Can it help with visible redness?
A: Centella-derived ingredients, Panthenol, Ectoin, and Beta-Glucan help support a calmer appearance. Persistent or severe redness should be assessed by a dermatologist.

Q: Can it help skin irritated by heat or friction?
A: It may help soothe temporary visible discomfort caused by everyday heat, masks, clothing friction, or environmental stress, provided the skin is not broken or severely inflamed.

Q: Can it help with post-acne marks?
A: Yes. Niacinamide, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, and Hexylresorcinol may gradually improve flat brown post-blemish marks.

Q: Can it remove acne scars?
A: It may improve visible discolouration left after blemishes, but it cannot remove indented, raised, or textured acne scars.

Q: Does it contain Kojic Acid?
A: Yes. Kojic Acid is listed in the supplied ingredient list, although its exact concentration is not provided.

Q: Does it contain Alpha-Arbutin?
A: Yes. Alpha-Arbutin is clearly listed in the supplied INCI.

Q: Does it contain Hexylresorcinol?
A: Yes. Hexylresorcinol is included to support brighter and more even-looking skin.

Q: Does it contain Niacinamide?
A: Yes. Niacinamide is the fourth ingredient in the supplied ingredient list.

Q: Can it permanently remove hyperpigmentation?
A: No. It may gradually improve visible pigmentation, but results vary and dark spots may return or deepen without consistent sun protection.

Q: Does it contain PDRN?
A: Sodium DNA is listed in the supplied ingredient list and is marketed by the brand as PDRN.

Q: Is the PDRN plant-derived?
A: The supplied product information describes it as plant-derived. However, the precise biological source cannot be confirmed from the INCI name Sodium DNA alone.

Q: What percentage of PDRN does it contain?
A: The concentration of Sodium DNA is not provided.

Q: Can topical PDRN regenerate damaged skin?
A: Sodium DNA can provide cosmetic conditioning and hydration support, but the cream should not be described as medically regenerating tissue or repairing skin at a cellular level.

Q: Does it contain Pycnogenol?
A: Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract is present. The supplied description calls it Pycnogenol, but the INCI alone does not confirm that it is the specific trademarked Pycnogenol ingredient.

Q: Does it contain Peptides?
A: Yes. It contains one clearly named Peptide, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5.

Q: Can it help with fine lines?
A: Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, hydration, and emollients may help fine lines appear smoother.

Q: Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
A: It is designed for sensitive skin and is described as irritation tested. However, it contains Alcohol Denat., Kojic Acid, and several brightening ingredients, so highly reactive skin should patch test first.

Q: Does it contain alcohol?
A: Yes. Alcohol Denat. is listed in the supplied ingredient list.

Q: Will the Alcohol Denat. dry the skin?
A: Its effect depends on the complete formula and individual sensitivity. The cream also contains many humectants, emollients, oils, and barrier-supporting ingredients, but very dry or reactive skin should introduce it gradually.

Q: Does it contain fragrance?
A: No Fragrance or Parfum is listed in the supplied INCI.

Q: Is it essential-oil-free?
A: No clearly identified aromatic essential oils are listed. The formula does contain several non-aromatic botanical seed and fruit oils.

Q: Is it suitable for oily skin?
A: Yes. Its watery gel-cream texture is designed to hydrate without an excessively shiny finish. Apply a light amount if the skin becomes oily easily.

Q: Is it suitable for combination skin?
A: Yes. Apply a thin layer across the face and add more only to dry or irritated-feeling areas.

Q: Is it suitable for dry skin?
A: It can support dehydrated skin, but very dry skin may need a richer moisturizer or facial oil over it, particularly during colder weather.

Q: Is it suitable for acne-prone skin?
A: It may suit blemish-prone skin and contains several post-blemish mark ingredients, but no specific non-comedogenic testing claim was supplied.

Q: Can it clog pores?
A: Individual responses vary. The formula contains Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Jojoba Oil, and other emollients, so no product can guarantee that every user will remain breakout-free.

Q: Can it treat active acne?
A: No. It may support irritated-looking, blemish-prone skin and post-blemish marks, but it is not a medical acne treatment.

Q: Can it shrink pores?
A: Niacinamide, hydration, and smoother texture may make pores appear less noticeable, but the cream cannot permanently change their natural size.

Q: What finish does it leave?
A: It is designed to leave a fresh, balanced finish without excessive surface shine.

Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Yes. It can be used every morning and evening if the skin tolerates it.

Q: Can I use it in the morning?
A: Yes. Apply it before broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Q: Can I use it at night?
A: Yes. Apply it as the final step after toner, ampoule, and serum.

Q: Can I use it with the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Teca Ampoule?
A: Yes. Apply the ampoule first and follow with the cream to help seal in hydration.

Q: Can I use it with Retinol or Retinal?
A: Yes, but introduce the combination gradually. The cream already contains several brightening ingredients, and sensitive skin may prefer alternating routines at first.

Q: Can I use it with exfoliating acids?
A: It can be combined with tolerated exfoliants, but Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, and Alcohol Denat. may increase sensitivity when layered with strong acids.

Q: Can I use it with Vitamin C?
A: Yes, although sensitive skin may prefer using Vitamin C in the morning and this cream in the evening.

Q: Do I need sunscreen while using it?
A: Yes. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning to protect the skin and support visible improvement in post-blemish marks and uneven tone.

Q: Where can I find SKIN1004 skincare in Cyprus?
A: You can find this SKIN1004 Centella cream at Just Cosmetics, together with a curated selection of Korean Cosmetics in Cyprus.