murphyHouttuynia cordata flower/leaf/stem water
AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia water, Fish mint water
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia, China
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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