Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
AKA “Lotus Flower Extract, Sacred Lotus Flower Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera flower extract
AKA: Lotus Flower Extract, Sacred Lotus Flower Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The sacred lotus has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 3,000 years to cool inflammation, support skin health, and promote spiritual balance. Lotus flowers were considered symbols of purity and were used in ancient Egyptian and Asian beauty rituals for their astringent and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR