Best For Skin Types
All, Sensitive, Combination
Addresses
Usage Frequency
Daily
What Is Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water?
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water is derived from the lotus flower, a plant with a long history of use in traditional medicine and skincare across Asia. The ingredient is created by extracting the flower in water, which captures beneficial compounds including flavonoids such as quercetin and myricetin derivatives.
In skincare formulations, it functions as a tonic — a lightweight hydrating and conditioning ingredient that can be incorporated into toners, essences, and other water-based products to support the skin's natural balance.
How It Works
The flower water contains active flavonoid compounds that are believed to work through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. These polyphenols can help neutralise free radicals — unstable molecules that contribute to skin aging and irritation — and may help reduce inflammatory responses in the skin.
As a hydrating toner, it also helps to rebalance the skin after cleansing and can improve the penetration and efficacy of subsequent skincare steps.
Clinical Evidence & References
In vitro studies of lotus flower extracts have demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, with research identifying significant polyphenol and flavonoid content. The 30% and 70% ethanol fractions of lotus flower extract have shown the highest levels of these beneficial compounds, suggesting potential benefit for skin aging and inflammatory concerns.
However, direct clinical evidence on the efficacy of Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water specifically in human skin is limited. Most available research focuses on concentrated extract forms rather than dilute flower waters as used in cosmetics. Further studies would help clarify its effectiveness at typical cosmetic concentrations.
How to Use
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water works best when applied to clean skin as part of a toning step. Apply with a cotton pad or by gently patting into the skin with fingertips, then follow with serums or moisturisers. It can be used daily as part of your routine, either morning or evening, depending on your skin's needs and the formulation of the product containing it.
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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water is a variant of Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Plant-derived ingredient AKA Lotus Flower Extract | Contains phenols and flavonoids which provide antioxidant properties
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