Nelumbo nucifera flower powder
AKA “Lotus Flower Powder, Sacred Lotus Flower Powder
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera flower powder
AKA: Lotus Flower Powder, Sacred Lotus Flower Powder
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground flowers of the Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Powder
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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
Dried lotus flowers have been ground into powders in traditional Asian skincare to brighten complexion, reduce oiliness, and soothe irritated skin. Used in Ayurvedic face masks and Chinese beauty preparations for their cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR