Botanical Extract
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
A traditional East Asian botanical extract used in calming formulas for oily and blemish-prone skin.
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⚠ Use with Caution
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
1/5
What is it?
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is derived from a plant long used in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine, explored in cosmetics for calming properties, particularly for oily or blemish-prone skin.
Used in calming serums and blemish-care formulas, popular in Korean beauty skincare for oily skin.
Key Benefits
Calming activity
Traditionally associated with soothing properties for stressed or blemish-prone skin.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It carries a caution flag in some ingredient databases — those with very reactive skin should patch test, and it works best alongside proven acne actives.
CategoryBotanical Extracts
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Houttuynia Cordata Extract do for skin?
Used in calming serums and blemish-care formulas, popular in Korean beauty skincare for oily skin.
Who should use Houttuynia Cordata Extract?
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is suitable for: oily and blemish-prone skin.
Are there any warnings about Houttuynia Cordata Extract?
It carries a caution flag in some ingredient databases — those with very reactive skin should patch test, and it works best alongside proven acne actives.
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