Houttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water

Houttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water

AKA “Houttuynia water, Fish mint water”

Water

Ingredient Facts

Houttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water

AKA: Houttuynia water, Fish mint water

Water · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Preservative

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of Houttuynia cordata

Family

Saururaceae

Plant Part

Leaf

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

164288-50-0

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Fights acne

Causing bacteria

Locks in moisture

Neutralizes free radicals

Traditional Use

All parts of Houttuynia cordata were used traditionally in Asian medicine for their purifying and antimicrobial properties. In skincare, this water extract is valued for its claimed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefits.