Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
AKA “Lotus Flower Extract, Sacred Lotus Flower Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
AKA: Lotus Flower Extract, Sacred Lotus Flower Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lotus flower extract from East Asia that gently conditions and softens skin. Known for its soothing properties, it helps maintain skin's natural moisture balance.
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Flower
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
The sacred lotus has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 3,000 years to cool inflammation, support skin health, and promote spiritual balance. Lotus flowers were considered symbols of purity and were used in ancient Egyptian and Asian beauty rituals for their astringent and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR