Nelumbo nucifera root water
AKA “Lotus Root Water, Sacred Lotus Root Water
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera root water
AKA: Lotus Root Water, Sacred Lotus Root Water
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Lotus root water, a traditional ingredient from East Asia and India, gently tones and refreshes skin while helping to balance moisture and improve complexion clarity.
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Root
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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Lotus root decoctions and waters were traditionally used in Asian beauty practices to cool the skin, reduce redness, and support healing of minor wounds and irritations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR