Houttuynia cordata extract

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AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia extract, Fish mint extract, Dokudami extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia, China
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
Family
Saururaceae
Plant Part
Herb
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
CIR insufficient data requested (2026)
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 939)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00008–1.5%
Rinse-off0.000001%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR