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Houttuynia cordata powder
AKA “heartleaf extract, fish mint powder”
Skin Conditioning
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Ingredient Facts
Houttuynia cordata powder
AKA: Heartleaf extract, Fish mint powder
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Houttuynia Cordata Powder Extract is the powder obtained from the aeriel parts of Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The dried leaf powder was traditionally used in Asian medicine as a detoxifying agent and for treating inflammatory skin conditions. In modern cosmetics, it is valued for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR