Nelumbo nucifera seed powder
AKA “Lotus Seed Powder, Sacred Lotus Seed Powder”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Nelumbo nucifera seed powder
AKA: Lotus Seed Powder, Sacred Lotus Seed Powder
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of the lotus Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Seed
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
Ground lotus seeds have been used as a traditional beauty ingredient in Asian and Ayurvedic skincare for their soothing, cooling properties and ability to gently polish and refine skin texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Exfoliant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR