Houttuynia cordata water

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AKA: Chameleon Plant, Houttuynia water, Fish mint water, Dokudami water
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginSoutheast Asia, China
Houttuynia Cordata Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate of the whole plant, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae.
CAS #
164288-50-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
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.
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