Cica derma skincare

Dr.AG calls itself a “derma botanist”: a Korean derma skincare brand for sensitive skin. According to the brand, the name comes from the first letters of Asiatica (Centella asiatica, or cica) and Granatum (pomegranate), and stands for putting the plant-derived ingredients from A to G that work best for each skin concern into its products.

The brand is run by Bijou Nine, a company based in Cheongju, Korea. It builds every product on three ideas: Derma plus (targeted functional ingredients), Botanical origin (plant-derived ingredients) and Safety (gentle, naturally derived ingredients for sensitive skin).

Cica (Centella asiatica) is the brand’s core ingredient, chosen to gently soothe tired skin. Dr.AG notes its nickname “tiger grass”, from the story of tigers rolling in it to heal their wounds.

PHA (polyhydroxy acid) is the brand’s exfoliating ingredient: a large molecule that gently loosens dead skin cells, which is why the brand recommends it for sensitive and dry skin. Hyaluronic acid rounds out the routine with light, non-sticky hydration.

The brand presents its CICA calming line as gentle, everyday soothing care. At Kool Seoul it includes the Cica Hyaluronic Calming Ampoule, the Derma Cica Calming Ampoule, the Cica Calming First Cell Essence, the Cica Repair Peeling Pad and the Cica Repair Cream, which the brand describes as softly soothing skin while caring for hydration.

The Intensive Derma Cica Salve Cream is the richer option: according to the brand, it combines centella and peptides.

Dr.AG’s PHA peeling line is its pore-care line, built around PHA. It includes the PHA+ Galac Peeling Pad, for quick, gentle exfoliation after cleansing, and the PHA Clear Skin Perfecting Ampoule.

• New to the brand: start with the Cica Hyaluronic Calming Ampoule.
• Sensitive, easily stressed skin: the CICA calming line.
• Dry skin that needs comfort: the Cica Repair Cream or the Intensive Derma Cica Salve Cream.
• Visible pores, rough texture: the PHA+ Galac Peeling Pad and the PHA ampoule.

After cleansing: wipe with a Cica Repair Peeling Pad (or a PHA+ Galac Peeling Pad on pore-care days), apply the First Cell Essence, then a cica ampoule, and finish with the Cica Repair Cream. Use sunscreen every morning. New product? Patch test first.

We buy every Dr.AG product in Korea, from the brand and official Korean retailers, and ship it from our office in Itaewon, Seoul. Orders are prepared in 2–5 business days, then K-Packet takes 7–14 business days and DHL Express 2–5, both tracked. Prices are in USD; duties or import taxes may apply on arrival depending on your country.

Yes. We buy Dr.AG in Korea from the brand and official Korean retailers, and ship it from our office in Seoul.

According to the brand, A is for Asiatica (Centella asiatica, or cica) and G is for Granatum (pomegranate), standing for the plant-derived ingredients from A to G in its products.

The CICA calming line is the brand’s gentle, everyday soothing care. The PHA peeling line focuses on gentle exfoliation and pores.

The brand recommends PHA for sensitive and dry skin, because its large molecule loosens dead skin cells gently. As with any exfoliating product, patch test first.

We prepare your order in 2–5 business days. K-Packet then takes 7–14 business days, DHL Express 2–5, both tracked.

Duties or import taxes may apply on arrival depending on your order. They are set by your local authorities and paid by the recipient.