Houttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water
AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia water, Fish mint water
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
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR