Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract
AKA “Lotus Leaf Extract, Sacred Lotus Leaf Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract
AKA: Lotus Leaf Extract, Sacred Lotus Leaf Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
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 leaves have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda for centuries as a cooling, astringent herb for skin conditions and to support detoxification. Traditionally steeped for skincare infusions to balance oil production and soothe inflammation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
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