Nelumbo nucifera germ extract
AKA “Lotus Seed Germ Extract, Lotus Embryo Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera germ extract
AKA: Lotus Seed Germ Extract, Lotus Embryo Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Germ Extract is an extract of the germ 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
Lotus germs (embryonic tissue) are used in traditional Asian skincare for their concentrated nutrients and regenerative properties, valued in modern formulations that draw from ancient botanical wisdom.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR