murphyNelumbo nucifera germ extract
AKA: Sacred Lotus, Lotus Seed Germ Extract, Lotus Embryo Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Nelumbo nucifera is a aquatic plant native to East Asia and India, belonging to the Nelumbonaceae family. The germ extract is obtained through solvent extraction or infusion of the lotus flower germs.
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
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Lab (in vitro) test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 917)
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 917)
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 917)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 917)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR