Ingredient

nelumbo nucifera (lotus) extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Nelumbo Nucifera (Lotus) Extract (INCI of the same name) is a plant-derived botanical taken from the lotus, used in skincare as a soothing, antioxidant ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly included to help skin and scalp feel calm and comfortable and to lend mild antioxidant support against everyday environmental stress.

Typical use — It appears in soothing toners, essences, serums, masks and scalp products, generally as a supporting botanical rather than a headline active.

Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for comfort-focused routines, including sensitive-leaning skin. As with any botanical, the exact composition can vary with the plant source and how it is processed.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a botanical extract that is generally well tolerated. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test first if you have plant sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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