The Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream is a hypoallergenic, non-irritating soothing cream for sensitive skin due to its mild ingredients. It is formulated with Heartleaf Extract and quadruple-layered Centella Asiatica which soothes the skin. In addition, Houttuynia Cordata Extract helps soothe sensitive skin and protect the skin from external irritations. The gel-cream texture with a moisturizing finish is quickly absorbed by the skin. Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin.
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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 a bonus. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the flavonoid content of this extract can depend on whether 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:
Houttuynia Cordata Extract(70%), Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Isoamyl, Laurate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Betaine, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Glucose, Niacinamide, Vinyl Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Tromethamine, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Phytate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum
