Centella Extract Post-Procedure Compatibility: Is It Really a Good Match?

We often receive questions such as 'Can I apply centella extract products before and after lifting or skin booster procedures?' To be direct: centella extract is widely used as a soothing care ingredient, so its compatibility with post-procedure skin is not poor, but you should first examine whether the sensitized state of your skin immediately after the procedure aligns with the ingredient and formulation.

Why is centella extract mentioned for post-procedure skin?

Centella asiatica extract is a plant-derived ingredient that has long been widely used in skincare for soothing purposes. After heat-energy-based lifting procedures or skin booster treatments, the skin surface can temporarily become sensitive, accompanied by redness and dryness. This is why centella extract is frequently mentioned as an ingredient that reduces irritation during this period.

However, centella extract alone cannot fulfill all the care needs of post-procedure skin. Immediately after a procedure, the skin barrier itself is temporarily weakened, so alongside soothing, lipid ingredients (ceramides, cholesterol, fatty acids, etc.) are needed to supplement the barrier. During recovery, hydration care to address internal dryness must follow so that overall skin condition normalizes smoothly.

How does skin change over several days after a procedure?

During the first 1-3 days after the procedure, redness, mild fever sensation, and skin sensitivity are most pronounced. During this period, care that minimizes irritation while protecting the skin with coverage is the priority.

From day 4 onwards, the surface redness and heat sensation subside to some degree, but are often replaced by tightness and dryness. Fine flaking or a rough texture to the skin are also characteristic of this period.

As 1-2 weeks pass, skin tone and texture gradually stabilize, and for this process to proceed smoothly, it is important that care from the initial soothing stage and the subsequent hydration stage are connected without interruption.

Divide your at-home care by time period this way

In Stage 1 (immediately after the procedure through day 3), it is best to apply a thin layer of a formulation that includes soothing ingredients like centella asiatica extract, along with lipid components to supplement the easily damaged skin barrier. The key is to apply it generously without rubbing and allow it to absorb.

In Stage 2 (from day 4 onwards), it helps to switch to a formulation focused on deep hydration to address tightness and flaking that remain after redness subsides. Layering a cream with texture-refining ingredients can create a sensation of moisture filling deep into the skin.

Adjusting the focus of care according to each time period in this way can be more advantageous for overall recovery perception than consistently applying centella asiatica extract alone.

ABiJU Cream's 2-STEP approach

ABiJU Cream is structured in 2 stages to reflect these period-specific needs. STEP1 Ultra Sera-Rich Cream is designed to focus on soothing and barrier care during days 1-3 after the procedure when redness and heat sensation are prominent, while STEP2 Hydro Re-Boosting Cream is designed to continue deep hydration and skin texture care during the recovery period from day 4 onwards when tightness and dryness remain.

Both products contain skin lipid-similar composition including 5 types of ceramides and soothing and hydrating care ingredients such as panthenol and allantoin, which can serve as a reference for those who want to respond step-by-step to post-procedure changes over time rather than single care focused primarily on centella asiatica extract.

Post-procedure recovery is determined by at-home care

In the initial stage when redness is prominent after the procedure, use the Ultra Sera-Rich Cream focused on soothing and barrier care; during the recovery period when tightness and dryness remain, use the Hydro Re-Boosting Cream focused on deep hydration and skin texture care in a staged manner to enable management tailored to period-specific changes rather than single care focused primarily on centella asiatica extract.