Houttuynia cordata powder
AKA “heartleaf extract, fish mint powder”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Houttuynia cordata powder
AKA: Heartleaf extract, Fish mint powder
Synthetic · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived powder that helps balance and condition the skin, supporting a healthy complexion.
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR