Houttuynia cordata leaf water
AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia leaf water, Fish mint leaf water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Water is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Saururaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
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.
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
Traditional Use
Traditionally brewed as a tea or facial water in Asian folk medicine for its claimed ability to clear heat, reduce inflammation, and purify the skin. Used historically for acne, eczema, and general skin health.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR