Houttuynia cordata leaf water

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AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia leaf water, Fish mint leaf water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia, China
Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Water is a cosmetic ingredient.
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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Fights Bacteria
Antioxidant Protection
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Fights free radical damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR