What is heartleaf good for?

Heartleaf (Houttuynia cordata) calms the look of redness and supports stressed, blemish-prone skin. Its antioxidant flavonoids also help defend skin cells against UV-driven damage.

Is heartleaf good for acne?

Heartleaf is a calming, antioxidant botanical that suits acne-prone skin, especially when redness and irritation accompany breakouts. It soothes rather than treats, so pair it with a dedicated acne active for clearing.

Heartleaf vs centella: which is better?

Both are calming K-beauty botanicals and they pair well. Centella has the larger evidence base for soothing and repair support, while heartleaf adds antioxidant flavonoids. Redness-prone routines often use both.

Heartleaf in Lifting Creams - BLC Ingredient Guide

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) ->

Frequently asked questions

Lifting creams featuring Heartleaf

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The Water Cream

Tatcha

Key Ingredient

Japanese coix seed

Key ingredients named by the brand: Japanese coix seed, Multi-weight glycerin and Wild Rose & heartleafContains fragranceLightweight oil-free cream in a jar, applied with a gold spoon, 1.7 fl oz (50ml)

$74.00/ 1.7 fl oz (50ml)($1.48/ml)

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Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad

Anua

Key Ingredient

77% Heartleaf Water

Key ingredients named by the brand: 77% Heartleaf Water, PHA and Centella AsiaticaNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listDual-sided exfoliating toner pads, 7cm, 6.93 fl oz (205ml)

$23.00/ 6.93 fl oz (205ml)($0.11/ml)

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Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner

Anua

Key Ingredient

77% Heartleaf

Key ingredients named by the brand: 77% Heartleaf and HyaluronNo fragrance listed in the ingredient listWatery toner, 8.45 fl oz (250ml)

$23.00/ 8.45 fl oz (250ml)($0.09/ml)

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