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Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata)
Houttuynia Cordata ExtractSoothing
Korean botanical popularized by recent K-beauty essences. Mostly in-vitro evidence so far.
What it does
Heartleaf entered modern skincare via Korean formulations leaning on its traditional botanical reputation for inflammation. Lab data shows antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory activity from quercetin and chlorogenic-acid fractions; clinical trials on visible skin endpoints remain limited and most marketing claims outpace the published evidence. Generally well-tolerated in formulation; users with Asteraceae-family allergies should patch-test, since cross-reactivity is documented for related plants.
Also known as
houttuynia cordata, heartleaf extract, fish mint
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