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HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Houttuynia (fish mint) extract, used widely in K-beauty for its anti-inflammatory flavonoids. Reasonably well tolerated, though its aldehyde fingerprint can occasionally trigger sensitive skin.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant flavonoids
  • Traditional skin-soothing use in East Asia
  • Some research on antimicrobial activity

Known concerns

  • Distinctive aldehyde compounds can sensitise
  • Possible photosensitisation in some users
  • Variable composition based on extraction

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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