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If you’ve seenDr.
Jart+’s popular CicapairTM line, that’s precisely what you’ve been looking at.
It turns out tiger grass is somewhat of a skincare super-ingredient.
We turned to dermatologist Dr. Karan Lal to find out.
Meet the Experts
Dr. Karan Lalis a board-certified dermatologist.
He practices at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New Jersey.
Keep reading to discover the wonders of tiger grass plus our favorite products featuring this highly sought-after ingredient.
Tiger Grass
What Is Tiger Grass?
It’s an age-old healing tradition used by none other than (wait for it) tigers.
It’s even used to treat severe conditions like leprosy, lupus, ulcers, psoriasis, and eczema.
Thus, its an excellent idea to go about our lives with it slathered all over our faces.
And thanks to many beauty lines, thats 110 percent possible.
Key Ingredients
Cica creams are powered by the medicinal herb centella asiatica.
The ingredients has been shown to help relieve minor burns, heal scars, and soothe psoriasis.
Still, as with many products, they might include a local allergic reaction and burning.
If that happens, you may want to consider trying products withaloe veraand/orcolloidal oatmealinstead.
While they’re not exactly the same as tiger grass, they can be a good alternative.
Tiger grass can also be used as aprimerbefore applying any makeup.
The longer you keep tiger grass on your skin, the more you may reap its benefits.
That’s why introducing a tiger grass-infused product into your nighttime skincare routine is key.
Without batting an eye, this soothing gel mask works to improve your skin’s texture by increasing moisture.
You’ll wake up with a brighter glow, giving “beauty rest” a whole new meaning.
La Roche-Posayis perhaps one of the most highly recommended skincare brands among derms and for good reason.
Gotu kola is another name for tiger grass, and this balm is based around it as an ingredient.
The only thing more beautiful than the packaging for this serum is your skin after using it.
Seriouslyit makes us happy every time we see it on our vanity.
No need to layer serums anymore; this one has you covered for everything.
They’re meant for multi-masking, and at a price point of $13, that’s pretty accessible.
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