murphyNelumbo nucifera leaf extract
AKA: Lotus Leaf Extract, Sacred Lotus Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Sourced from the leaf of Nelumbo nucifera (lotus), a aquatic plant native to East Asia and the Nelumbonaceae family.
Extracted from dried lotus leaves through solvent extraction methods, typically using water or alcohol as the extraction medium.
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
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
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🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 917)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 917)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.00025%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR