Nelumbo nucifera germ extract
AKA “Lotus Seed Germ Extract, Lotus Embryo Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera germ extract
AKA: Lotus Seed Germ Extract, Lotus Embryo Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lotus flower extract from East Asia that conditions and nourishes skin, leaving it soft and refreshed.
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
Lotus germs (embryonic tissue) are used in traditional Asian skincare for their concentrated nutrients and regenerative properties, valued in modern formulations that draw from ancient botanical wisdom.
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