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Heartleaf (Houttuynia): K-beauty ingredient guide 어성초

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⚡ Quick answer: Houttuynia cordata — a trending calming extract for oily, breakout-prone skin.

Houttuynia cordata — a trending calming extract for oily, breakout-prone skin.

What Heartleaf (Houttuynia) does for your skin

Calms & helps balance blemish-prone skin

Best for

🔴 Acne & breakouts 🌡️ Redness & sensitivity 🛢️ Oil control

🌌 Heartleaf (Houttuynia) compatibility map

Tap any ingredient to open its guide. ━ pairs well · ┈ use with care.

🤰 Pregnancy: Generally considered fine — confirm with your doctor. · ⏰ Use: BOTH

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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.

General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.