soothing K-beauty hero
Heartleaf (Houttuynia) · 어성초
INCI: Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Also known as: Houttuynia · Fish Mint · 어성초 추출물 · 약모밀
What it is
Houttuynia cordata (Korean: 어성초) is a herbaceous plant used in K-beauty as a soothing and pore-care positioned extract. Cosmetic claims center on calming visible redness and supporting oily/acne-prone skin. It has become a hero ingredient for several Korean indie brands.
한국어 설명
어성초(약모밀)는 K-뷰티에서 진정·모공 케어 포지션의 식물 추출물로 자리잡았다. 가시적 홍조를 가라앉히고 지성·트러블 피부 케어에 흔히 사용된다. 한국 인디 브랜드 다수의 시그니처 성분이다.
Best for
- redness
- oily skin
- acne-prone skin
- sensitive skin
Pairs well with
- Centella Asiatica
- Mugwort
- Niacinamide
Featured Korean products with Heartleaf (Houttuynia)
Products from our catalog that list this ingredient in the title or description.
Related answer guides
- Heartleaf (Houttuynia) in Korean Skincare A Seoul-informed guide to heartleaf in Korean skincare, with practical picks for cleansing and calming routines.
- Centella vs Heartleaf: Which Korean Soothing Ingredient Wins A Seoul-informed comparison of centella vs heartleaf, with five Korean soothing product picks from Naver Shopping.
External references
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract (Explained + Products)
Specific cosmetic ingredient page for heartleaf/houttuynia extract.
- Houttuynia cordata Thunb: An Ethnopharmacological Review
Adds PubMed-indexed botanical and anti-inflammatory background.
- Houttuynia cordata
Adds independent botanical background and naming context.
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