Nelumbo nucifera root water

AKA: Lotus Root Water, Sacred Lotus Root Water
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water is the aqueous part of the steam distillate obtained from the roots of Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
Family
Nelumbonaceae (Lotus family)
Plant Part
Root
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
85085-51-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Lotus root decoctions and waters were traditionally used in Asian beauty practices to cool the skin, reduce redness, and support healing of minor wounds and irritations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR