Nelumbo nucifera seed extract

Nelumbo nucifera seed extract

AKA “Lotus Seed Extract, Sacred Lotus Seed Extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Nelumbo nucifera seed extract

AKA: Lotus Seed Extract, Sacred Lotus Seed Extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Emollient

Preservative

Astringent

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Hair Care

Extract

Clean

Lotus seed extract from East Asia helps protect and condition skin while fighting bacteria and free radicals. Its gentle astringent properties make it ideal for balancing and softening both skin and hair.

Family

Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)

Plant Part

Seed

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

85085-51-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Astringent

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

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Lotus seeds have been valued in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a cooling, calming botanical used topically for skin health and consumed for internal wellness. Seeds contain compounds traditionally believed to support skin regeneration.