How to use:

1. As the last step in the skincare routine, apply the cream to the face and neck evenly and pat for absorption. 
2. For areas that need extra care, layer on a thicker amount of cream and use it as a sleeping mask overnight. 
3. Can be used daily and is suitable for both AM and PM use.

Key Ingredients:

• Antioxidant: Houttuynia Cordata Extract (60%), Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Tocopherol
• Skin brightening: Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract
• Skin-identical ingredient: Glycerin
• Soothing: Houttuynia Cordata Extract (60%), Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside

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.

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

Caution:

• For external use only.
  
• Avoid direct contact with eyes.
• Stop use if rash or irritation develops and lasts. Consult a physician if needed.
• Please do not use it on broken/damaged skin.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Protect product from heat and direct sun.