{"product_id":"skin1004-madagascar-centella-ampoule","title":"Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ab-section {\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2;\n  padding: 24px 0;\n  margin: 0;\n}\n.ab-section summary {\n  list-style: none;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  font-family: Georgia, serif;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: 500;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  letter-spacing: 3px;\n  color: #1a1a1a;\n  padding: 4px 0;\n  position: relative;\n  padding-right: 40px;\n}\n.ab-section summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n.ab-section summary::after {\n  content: '+';\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 0;\n  top: 0;\n  font-size: 26px;\n  font-weight: 300;\n  color: #c97a7a;\n  line-height: 1;\n}\n.ab-section[open] \u003e summary::after { content: '\\2212'; }\n.ab-section-body { padding: 24px 0 8px; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003c!-- TRUST BADGES --\u003e\u003c!-- REVIEW BAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; padding: 18px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e9e6e2; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #c97a7a; letter-spacing: 4px; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6a6560; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e4.9 out of 5 · \u003ca href=\"#reviews\" style=\"color: #c97a7a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1146 reviews\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHO IT'S FOR — tag chip strip --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #faf6f1; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFor Barrier Damage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #faf6f1; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFor Sensitive Skin\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #faf6f1; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eAM + PM Daily\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #faf6f1; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSingle Ingredient\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #faf6f1; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFragrance-Free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 48px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eIf you've been overdoing the actives — retinol, vitamin C, AHA, BHA, the lot — and your skin is now \u003cem\u003epunishing you for it\u003c\/em\u003e — this is the bottle that lets it heal. Red patches, sandpaper texture, stinging at every cleanse: it's barrier damage. And the way out isn't more actives. It's a single, gentle, well-formulated ingredient applied consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThis is it. \u003cstrong\u003e100% Madagascar Centella Asiatica\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most-studied barrier-repair ingredient in modern skincare. No acids. No retinoids. No fragrance. The entire formula is built around one job: rebuilding your skin barrier so it stops reacting to everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eUse it morning and night, layer it under your simplest moisturiser, and let your skin rest. \u003cem\u003eMost people feel the difference within a week.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/alina-beauty-static-16-9_13.png?v=1782108509\" alt=\"Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule — single-ingredient barrier repair from 100% Madagascar centella\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOUNDER PROMISE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #1a1a1a; padding: 40px 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Alina Promise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 16px; color: #1a1a1a; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTried \"barrier repair\" creams that didn't repair anything? Try this for 30 days. If your skin isn't calmer, email me. Refund or swap, no return needed.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003eI know what it's like to break your own skin chasing \"better.\" If this isn't your reset bottle, I'd rather refund you and match you with one that is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 24px; font-size: 13px; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eEmail \u003cstrong\u003ehello@alinabeauty.com.au\u003c\/strong\u003e — I personally reply within 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Edwina, founder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FOUNDER QUOTE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf6f1; padding: 48px 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.5; font-style: italic; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\"I overdid a vitamin C serum once and my barrier was gone for weeks — everything I put on my face burned. I stripped back to just this and a basic moisturiser for a fortnight. My skin healed completely. It's the bottle I now keep on hand for any time I push too hard with actives.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.5; font-style: italic; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/ES_Desmond_Dao_-_137.jpg?v=1782288956\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e— Edwina, Founder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/alina-beauty-static-16-9_15.png?v=1782108509\" alt=\"Skin1004 Madagascar Centella — why single-ingredient works when stacked actives don't\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: BENEFITS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eBenefits\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 2px solid #e8a9a9; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eRebuilds the barrier you've been wearing down\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eMadecassoside and asiaticoside (the two key compounds in centella) directly stimulate ceramide and collagen production — the literal materials your skin barrier is made of. Not a coat of moisturiser. Actual repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 2px solid #e8a9a9; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e100% Madagascar centella — the most-studied origin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eMadagascar's wild centella has the highest concentration of active compounds of any growing region. Skin1004 sources only from there. Most other \"centella\" or \"cica\" products blend it with cheaper actives — this is the formula that uses it pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 2px solid #e8a9a9; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSingle ingredient. Nothing to react to.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eIf you've been breaking out, stinging, or peeling from your usual products, the most likely cause is *another* active in the formula. This ampoule has one. Just one. Nothing else to flag for sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 2px solid #e8a9a9; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eSuitable post-procedure, post-acne, post-everything\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eAfter laser, microneedling, peel, contact dermatitis, sunburn, breakout cycle — this is what Korean clinics send patients home with to calm down and heal. It's the universal \"reset\" of K-skincare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 2px solid #e8a9a9; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eLayers under your existing routine\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eWater-light ampoule. Goes on right after your toner, before any other serum or moisturiser. Doesn't pill. Doesn't add weight. Adds the centella layer to whatever simple routine you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: INGREDIENTS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in this bottle\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eThe barrier rebuilder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e100% Madagascar Centella Asiatica\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eAlso known as gotu kola, tiger grass, or cica. Used in Korean medicine for centuries to calm inflammation and accelerate wound healing. Modern research has identified four active compounds — \u003cstrong\u003emadecassoside, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, and asiatic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e — that together rebuild the skin barrier, stimulate collagen production, and reduce inflammation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eMadagascar is where these compounds occur at their highest natural concentration. Skin1004 sources only from there — not from Indonesia, China, or India where the compound levels are significantly lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: WHY THIS OVER ANOTHER --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy this over Western cica creams\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #6a6560; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eHigher purity. Lighter format. Cheaper than the derm-brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e9e6e2; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; text-align: center; background: #c97a7a; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eSkin1004 + Alina Beauty\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 16px; text-align: center; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTypical Western Cica Cream\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eCentella concentration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e100%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eOften blended, \u0026lt; 10%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eSourced from Madagascar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #a06060;\"\u003eOrigin rarely disclosed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eOther active ingredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #a06060;\"\u003eOften 8–15 added\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eFragrance-free\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #a06060;\"\u003eOften fragranced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLight ampoule, layers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eHeavy cream\/balm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003ePrice (55ml)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e$20 AUD\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #6a6560;\"\u003e$30–60 AUD\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; background: #faf6f1;\"\u003eShips from Australia\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #2d9b5f; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e✓ 1–3 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eImported, varies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: HOW TO USE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #6a6560; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eStrip back. Apply this. Let your skin heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 240px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStep 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eGentle cleanse\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #6a6560;\"\u003ePause acids and exfoliants. Use a non-foaming, fragrance-free cleanser only. Lukewarm water, not hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 240px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStep 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e4–5 drops ampoule\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #6a6560;\"\u003eApply to damp skin. Press in — don't rub. Whole face, neck, decolletage. Let it absorb for 30 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 240px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 24px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eStep 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eLock in + SPF (AM)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #6a6560;\"\u003ePlain moisturiser only. SPF 30+ in the morning — UV makes barrier damage worse. Skip everything else while you heal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- COLLAPSIBLE: FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ab-section\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions answered\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ab-section-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eHow do I know if my skin barrier is damaged?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eThe signs: products that used to work now sting; skin feels tight after cleansing; visible redness on the cheeks or nose that comes and goes; sandpaper texture; sudden breakouts in unusual places; sensitivity to weather, fabric, or even water. If three or more of those sound familiar, your barrier is compromised. The good news: barriers do heal — usually in 2–6 weeks once you stop over-using actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eDo I really need to stop using my other actives?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eIf your skin is currently reacting, yes — at least for 2–4 weeks. Retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, and benzoyl peroxide can all delay barrier repair when the barrier is already damaged. Strip back to just this ampoule + a basic moisturiser + SPF for a fortnight. Once your skin stops reacting, reintroduce one active at a time, low concentration, twice a week. Most people are amazed at how much faster they progress this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eCan I use this post-microneedling or post-laser?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eYes — this is one of the most-recommended post-procedure ampoules in Korean clinics. Centella accelerates healing after microneedling, fractional laser, light peels, and IPL. Wait the clinic-recommended period before applying (usually 12–24 hours) and don't use over open broken skin. Patch test first if you've never used centella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eWill this work for rosacea-prone skin?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eMany of our customers with rosacea-prone or chronically flushed skin use this as their baseline serum. We can't claim to treat rosacea (it's a medical diagnosis), but centella is one of the most-studied natural anti-inflammatories. If you've been diagnosed and you're on a prescription, check with your derm before adding anything new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eHow is this different from Cicaplast Baume B5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eLa Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 is mostly panthenol (vitamin B5) with a small amount of centella derivative. This is the opposite — pure Madagascar centella. Both work; they just work via different mechanisms. The Cicaplast is heavier (balm), this is lighter (ampoule). Many people use both: this in the day, Cicaplast at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eIs it safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eCentella is widely considered pregnancy-safe in topical form — many pregnant customers use this as their only active during pregnancy because so much else is off-limits. Please run any new skincare past your GP or obstetrician first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eMost people feel skin less reactive within 5–7 days. Visible reduction in redness and texture: 2–3 weeks. Full barrier rebuild: 4–6 weeks. The \"I can use my normal products again\" moment is usually around week 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eWhat if it doesn't work for me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eUse it consistently for 30 days. If your skin isn't visibly calmer, email hello@alinabeauty.com.au and tell me. I'll either swap it for something better matched to your skin or refund you in full. No return, no quiz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; color: #1a1a1a; padding: 4px 0;\"\u003eHow long does one bottle last?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003eThe 55ml bottle is about 8–10 weeks of twice-daily use at 4–5 drops per application. Once daily, it stretches to 16–20 weeks. For active barrier repair, twice daily is the protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/alina-beauty-static-16-9_16.png?v=1782108513\" alt=\"Madagascar Centella vs Western cica creams — purity, format, and origin compared\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- REAL URGENCY --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7e8e8; padding: 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eWhy now\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eShips from Sydney in 1–3 days. Not from Korea in 21.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003eStocked in Australia means your skin starts healing this week — not three weeks from now while you wait at customs. AusPost tracked delivery, GST already paid, no surprise import invoices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- VALUE STACK --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #faf6f1; padding: 40px 32px; margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 24px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHere's what comes with your order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #6a6560; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eEvery order, no exceptions, no upsell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; font-size: 15px; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eSkin1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule (55ml)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #6a6560; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003e$20.00\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; font-size: 15px; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003eFree shipping (orders over $60)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eFREE\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; font-size: 15px; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003e30-day swap-or-refund\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e6e2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; font-size: 15px; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003ePersonal product matching via email with Edwina\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"padding: 14px 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 24px; font-size: 15px; align-items: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2a2a2a;\"\u003e1% donated to Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #c97a7a; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;\"\u003eEVERY ORDER\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- IMAGE 4 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 48px 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/9139\/3441\/files\/alina-beauty-static-16-9_14.png?v=1782108510\" alt=\"The Alina Edit — Skin1004 Madagascar Centella for barrier reset and healing\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY DETAILS --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; padding: 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 3px; font-size: 11px; color: #e8a9a9; margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eKey details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Madagascar Centella Asiatica Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrier-damaged, post-procedure, sensitive, reactive, or rosacea-prone skin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55ml (8–10 weeks of twice-daily use)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydney, Australia — 1–3 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CAUSE --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7e8e8; padding: 32px; margin: 48px 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #c97a7a; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e♥\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e1% of every order supports the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003eAlina is Edwina's daughter. 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