The lightweight Houttuynia Cordata Calming Moisture Cream from Goodal is the answer to a parched, irritated skin barrier. Houttuynia cordata extract (also known as heartleaf) and madecassoside work in harmony to penetrate the skin and calm from the inside out. Houttuynia cordata extract is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and helps rebalance skin from environmental stressors. It also helps to tighten and tone, improving texture and redness while balancing out sebum production to reduce oil. Plus, houttuynia cordata has polysaccharides that draw moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated and smooth. Madecassoside helps to keep redness at bay…
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What is Houttuynia cordata:
Houttuynia cordata is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is eaten as a leaf vegetable, and also has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, including as an attempted treatment for SARS (it didn’t really work). Regarding cosmetics, however, houttuynia cordata extract has a good bit of potential!
The main active components in the plant are these fancy chemicals called flavonoids. Houttuynia cordata specifically has a good amount of polyphenolic flavonoids, four common ones being quercetin, quercitrin, hyperoside, and rutin. All of these exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Quercitrin has also been shown to decrease damage from UVB rays, which is an added bonus. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the flavonoid content of this extract can depend on if the extract is taken from the roots or the leaves, as well as if it’s a water extraction or an alcohol extraction.
Key Ingredients:
Full ingredients list:
Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, C13-16 Isoalkane, Betaine, C12-14 Isoalkane, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Tromethamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Silica, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Asiaticoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
