Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract

Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract

AKA “Lotus Leaf Extract, Sacred Lotus Leaf Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract

AKA: Lotus Leaf Extract, Sacred Lotus Leaf Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

Lotus leaf extract from East Asia conditions and soothes skin, helping it feel soft and hydrated. Derived from the traditional lotus plant used in skincare for centuries.

Family

Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)

Plant Part

Leaf

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.

Astringent

Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Lotus leaves have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for centuries as a cooling, astringent herb for skin conditions and to support detoxification. Traditionally steeped for skincare infusions to balance oil production and soothe inflammation.