NELUMBO NUCIFERA ROOT POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
Lotus root powder, a gentle, antioxidant-rich botanical used in skincare for its soothing, brightening, and skin-refining properties.
Nelumbo nucifera (lotus) root is a widely consumed food with an excellent safety record. It contains betaine (trimethylglycine), resistant starch, and antioxidant flavonoids including quercetin and kaempferol glycosides. Lotus root powder is used in natural cosmetics for its soothing and moisturising properties. No EU Annex restrictions apply; betaine is specifically approved as a skin-conditioning agent. The ingredient is food-grade and considered among the safest botanical options available.
Skin benefits
- Betaine acts as a natural moisturising factor, improving skin hydration
- Antioxidant flavonoids protect against free radical damage
- High folate content supports skin cell renewal
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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