Heartleaf.

The antibacterial botanical that Anua made globally famous ~ and Korea has been using for centuries.

Heartleaf ~ Houttuynia cordata ~ is a flowering plant native to Southeast Asia and widely used in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. In skincare, it addresses acne-prone and sensitive skin through a dual mechanism ~ killing the bacteria that drive breakouts while simultaneously calming the inflammation that makes acne-prone skin perpetually reactive.

What distinguishes heartleaf from conventional antibacterial actives like tea tree is its tolerability. Tea tree at active concentration can be drying and irritating on skin that is already inflamed. Heartleaf delivers comparable antibacterial efficacy in a format that sensitive skin can tolerate daily ~ morning and evening, on compromised skin, without the sensitivity trade-off.

Anua’s Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner placed heartleaf on the global skincare map ~ 40 million sold is not a marketing claim, it is a result. But heartleaf was in Korean skincare long before Anua made it a household name.

Best for: acne-prone skin, sensitive and reactive skin, redness, blemishes, congestion, daily use on compromised skin.