Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata)

What is Heartleaf?

A Korean botanical used in soothing and blemish-prone lines, frequently at very high extract percentages as the base of a toner or essence instead of water. A strong differentiator for the sensitive-skin segment in export markets, where the ingredient is still relatively unknown.

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Also known as

Houttuynia cordata · 어성초 추출물

Korean term

어성초 추출물

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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