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Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract · 5% aqueous hydroglycerin stock
Discover the multi-functional power of Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, offered as a fixed 5% hydroglycerin stock. This revered botanical, known as Lotus Flower Extract or Sacred Lotus, delivers potent cosmetic activity through a synergistic complex of flavonoids (quercetin, myricetin, rutin), alkaloids (nuciferine), tannins, and various phenolic acids, making it an ideal choice for advanced skincare formulations.
Nelumbo Nucifera
Derived from the elegant Nelumbo Nucifera, widely recognized by its common names Lotus Flower Extract and Sacred Lotus, this exquisite botanical is a cornerstone of traditional beauty. Formulate Labs provides this ingredient by its INCI name, ensuring chemists receive a standardized and high-quality raw material, not merely a supplier's SKU.
Dual mechanism: Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract delivers comprehensive benefits through a multi-pathway mechanism. Its rich flavonoid content provides potent antioxidant activity, scavenging free radicals to help protect skin from oxidative stress. It also supports dermal structural integrity by inhibiting key matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), such as elastase and collagenase, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Additionally, it acts as a gentle brightening agent by downregulating tyrosinase and DOPA-oxidase, enzymes critical in melanin synthesis, promoting a more even and luminous skin tone.
Use levels: For optimal efficacy and stability, we recommend incorporating our 5% hydroglycerin stock of Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract into finished formulations at a concentration ranging from 0.5% to 5.0%.
Market context: Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is positioned as a premium, multi-functional botanical active with strong clinical backing. It serves as a plant-derived alternative to synthetic skin-brightening agents, aligning with consumer demand in the clean-beauty and K-Beauty markets. Its key market advantage is its multi-functional profile, combining clinically validated anti-aging benefits with soothing properties suitable for sensitive skin. The market trends towards differentiation through standardization of specific bioactives and certifications, which appeals to high-end cosmeceutical brands seeking performance-driven ingredients.
Pricing context: B2B market pricing data for standardized, cosmetic-grade liquid extracts of *Nelumbo nucifera* is sparse, with most suppliers providing quotes only upon request. As a refined and standardized liquid active, Formulate Labs offers competitive pricing, with a 500 g sample at $97.50, a 1 kg unit at $150.00, and a 17 kg pail at $2,167.50 (equivalent to $127.50/kg).
We ship a fixed 5% extract blend with selectable preservation - ready to meter into water-phase formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs offers this ingredient by its INCI name; common trade names (Lotus, Sacred Lotus) are provided for context.
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract is documented in cosmetic peptide/protein literature. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the hydroglycerin stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at fixed 5% Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at 5%. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-NFE-W2-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per base and preservative combination. Links swap when you change selections above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.
Statements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.