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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractSoothing

Sacred lotus flower extract with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-brightening properties supported by a clinical pilot study.

What it does

Lotus flower extract contains flavonoids and alkaloids with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Lab tests show it blocks melanin production by suppressing key genes in the pigmentation pathway. A small clinical trial in 21 volunteers confirmed a measurable brightening effect in products with the extract. Larger trials would strengthen this finding.

The evidence, graded

strongLotus callus extract showed antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-brightening effects. Lab tests found it reduced melanin production and turned off genes that control skin pigmentation. A clinical trial in 21 volunteers confirmed a measurable skin-brightening effect in products containing the extract.Moon 2023 · Plants (Basel) ↗

Graded per the methodology: strong · moderate · emerging · expert consensus. A weak source on a strong claim gets the weaker label.

Also known as

lotus flower extract, sacred lotus extract

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