Botanical Extract
NELUMBO NUCIFERA LEAF/OROSTACHYS JAPONICA/SAURURUS CHINENSIS EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A three-plant mix of lotus leaf, Orostachys japonica and Saururus chinensis. Lotus and Orostachys are gentle, but Saururus chinensis carries some toxicity concerns and limited cosmetic safety data — sourcing matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lotus leaf flavonoids — antioxidant
- Orostachys triterpenes for skin conditioning
- Saururus traditional anti-inflammatory
- Asian-pharmacopoeia heritage
Known concerns
- Saururus chinensis contains aristolactam-type alkaloids — nephrotoxic concern in some studies
- Aristolochiaceae cross-contamination risk
- Limited cosmetic regulatory review of this combination
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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