Houttuynia cordata extract

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AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia extract, Fish mint extract, Dokudami extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Houttuynia cordata (fish mint) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Southeast Asian folk medicine for centuries as an antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying herb. Historically used to treat respiratory infections, wounds, and skin conditions including acne and eczema.
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR