murphyNelumbo nucifera flower extract
AKA: Lotus Flower Extract, Sacred Lotus Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Nelumbo nucifera flowers are native to East Asia and belong to the Nelumbonaceae family. Extract is obtained through solvent extraction or infusion of dried lotus flower petals.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
4 studies / 4 not irritating (CIR 917)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 917)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed (CIR 917)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00025–0.13%
Rinse-off0.00025–0.00055%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR