Nelumbo nucifera root extract

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AKA: Lotus Root Extract, Sacred Lotus Root Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Nelumbo nucifera roots are aquatic plants native to East Asia and India within the Nelumbonaceae family. The extract is obtained through water or solvent extraction of the dried or fresh lotus root material.
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
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 →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR