Nelumbo nucifera extract
AKA “Lotus Extract, Sacred Lotus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera extract
AKA: Lotus Extract, Sacred Lotus Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lotus extract, derived from the whole plant, helps condition and soften skin while supporting its natural moisture balance.
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Sacred lotus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and Asian skincare for over 2,000 years for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and skin-soothing properties. It was considered a symbol of purity and used to treat skin irritation and enhance complexion in ancient Asian beauty practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Flower Extract Fractions: In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
Choo JH, Lee SY, Min K, Kang NG
Current issues in molecular biology, 2025
Chemical Composition and Bioactivity of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. Flower Extract Fractions: In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Properties.
Choo JH, Lee SY, Min K, Kang NG
Current issues in molecular biology, 2025
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Nelumbo nucifera-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Phytoplacenta Culture Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Stamen Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Skin-Whitening Effect of a Callus Extract of Nelumbo nucifera Isolate Haman.
Moon SH, Kim E, Kim HI, Kim SY, Seo HH et al.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
Immunomodulatory potential of rhizome and seed extracts of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Mukherjee D, Khatua TN, Venkatesh P, Saha BP, Mukherjee PK
Journal of ethnopharmacology, 2010
Alkaloids from lotus (Nelumbo nucifera): recent advances in biosynthesis, pharmacokinetics, bioactivity, safety, and industrial applications.
Wang Z, Li Y, Ma D, Zeng M, Wang Z et al.
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2023
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR