Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing12 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Hanskin’s Soonhan Houttuynia Calming Cream contains real houttuynia cordata and it provides plenty of moisture and nutrition to soothe the skin comfortably.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, betaine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, cetearyl alcohol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Houttuynia cordata powder~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilWater~3.3–5%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBetaine~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about Betaine1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.85%
Houttuynia cordata powder~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Houttuynia cordata extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerArginine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArgininePolypropylsilsesquioxane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAllantoin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLauryl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerMyristyl glucoside~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pvm/ma copolymer~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerSorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractXanthan gum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractDisodium edta~0.1–0.45%
Cetearyl glucoside~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideTheobroma cacao extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Dextrin~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCitric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractGlucose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseIngredient list view
Houttuynia cordata powder, Houttuynia cordata extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Water, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Butylene glycol, Betaine, 1,2-hexanediol, Houttuynia cordata powder, Houttuynia cordata extract, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Arginine, Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Allantoin, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Glyceryl stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Myristyl glucoside, Pvm/ma copolymer, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Xanthan gum, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Parfum, Curcuma longa root extract, Disodium edta, Cetearyl glucoside, Theobroma cacao extract, Dextrin, Citric acid, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Glucose
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · prices updated regularly
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.