murphyNelumbo nucifera root water
AKA: Lotus Root Water, Sacred Lotus Root Water
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, India. Nelumbo nucifera (lotus) roots grow in aquatic environments throughout East Asia and India. Root water is extracted by steeping or pressing fresh lotus roots in water.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 917)
Not Comedogenic
Product formulation test found no comedogenicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 917)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 917)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 917)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.2%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR