Nelumbo nucifera flower powder
AKA “Lotus Flower Powder, Sacred Lotus Flower Powder”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera flower powder
AKA: Lotus Flower Powder, Sacred Lotus Flower Powder
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lotus flower powder gently conditions and softens skin. This traditional East Asian ingredient helps skin feel smooth and refreshed.
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Powder
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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
Dried lotus flowers have been ground into powders in traditional Asian skincare to brighten complexion, reduce oiliness, and soothe irritated skin. Used in Ayurvedic face masks and Chinese beauty preparations for their cooling and anti-inflammatory 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