What it does
A K-beauty calming botanical rich in antioxidant flavonoids that soothes redness, supports stressed skin, and helps defend against UV-driven irritation.
Best for
Redness-prone, acne-prone, or easily stressed skin, and calming K-beauty routines.
What is heartleaf in skincare?
Heartleaf is the K-beauty name for Houttuynia cordata, a calming herb rich in antioxidant flavonoids. It soothes the look of redness and supports stressed, blemish-prone skin, which is why it anchors so many Korean calming toners and essences.
What does heartleaf do for skin?
Heartleaf calms redness-prone skin and adds antioxidant protection.
Research on Houttuynia cordata found its flavonoids attenuate UVB-induced damage in human skin cells.
It pairs naturally with Centella Asiatica in calming routines and suits skin that flushes, stings, or breaks out under stress. Expect comfort and a calmer look rather than dramatic change.
Who should use heartleaf?
Heartleaf suits redness-prone, acne-prone, sensitive, or stressed skin, and anyone building a gentle K-beauty calming routine. It is well tolerated and layers under actives.
Evidence
Flavonoids in Houttuynia cordata extract, including hyperoside and quercitrin, attenuate UVB-induced damage in human keratinocytes.
Read the source: Antioxidants: hyperoside and quercitrin in Houttuynia cordata extract attenuate UVB-induced keratinocyte damage (2022) ->