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NELUMBO NUCIFERA LEAF/SAURURUS CHINENSIS EXTRACT

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78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A blend of lotus leaf and lizard tail (Saururus chinensis) extracts — both traditional East Asian botanicals used for soothing and astringent effects. Generally well tolerated as a cosmetic ingredient at low use levels.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids and alkaloids
  • Soothing/anti-inflammatory tradition
  • Astringent pore-feel benefit

Known concerns

  • Cocktail extract — composition varies by supplier
  • Saururus contains volatile aristolactam-adjacent compounds at trace levels
  • Thin cosmetic peer-reviewed data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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