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Botanical Extract · Aqueous Hydroglycerin · Standard or Concentrated

Lotus Flower Extract

Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract

Discover the multi-functional power of Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, offered as a standard or concentrated 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.

  • Standard or concentrated Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract in Water + Propanediol + Glycerin Extract or Hydroglycerin Extract base
  • Four preservation systems - 8 recipes total, all made-to-order
  • COA + SDS + TDS per base/preservative variant · 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg
Strength: Standard
Base: Hydroglycerin Extract Full composition
Preservation: Linatural™ MBS-4 INCI breakdown
High-glycerin aqueous stock carrying the selected extract loading - for formulas that want maximum humectancy without propanediol in the deck. Preserved with Linatural™ MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this stock, ordered by %)
Glycerin, Water, Propanediol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
Size: 1 kg Formulation guide
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Key Bioactives
Flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, phenolic acids
COA & SDS
Every batch
Cosmetic grade
Aqueous hydroglycerin
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

INCI Name
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Common names
Lotus Flower Extract · Sacred Lotus Flower Extract
Strength
Standard or concentrated extract in hydroglycerin stock
Solubility
Aqueous / water phase
Appearance
Amber to brown aqueous fluid
pH (bulk material)
4.5 – 5.1
Add at
Cool-down < 40–45 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo RT · 18–24 mo refrigerated
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The extract

The Sacred Lotus: A Multi-Functional Active

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 Standard or Concentrated 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.

We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*

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Standard / concentrated
2
Hydroglycerin bases
4
Preservation options
Aqueous
Water-phase compatible
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Botanical
Leaf/stem extract; pentacyclic triterpene saponins
Aqueous stock
Hydroglycerin carrier; water phase
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Cosmetic grade
For professional formulation use

Formulate Labs offers this ingredient by its INCI name; common trade names (Lotus, Sacred Lotus) are provided for context.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

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.

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Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Science-backed cosmetic positioning.

Potent Antioxidant
Rich in flavonoids, it helps protect skin from oxidative stress and environmental aggressors.
Anti-Aging & Firming*
Inhibits elastase & collagenase to support skin's structural integrity and reduce wrinkle appearance.
Radiant Skin Brightening
Downregulates melanin synthesis enzymes for a more even, luminous complexion.
Soothing & Calming
Validated to downregulate pro-inflammatory markers, ideal for sensitive skin formulations.

* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

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.

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Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

DOIPubMed
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Review
See PubMed record

See linked PubMed record

See journal record

Peer-reviewed reference cited in Deep Research evidence brief.

DOIPubMed

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract 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.

Composition

What’s in this hydroglycerin stock.

Bulk composition at the selected Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. 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).

Water · 45.891% Glycerin · 50.989% Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract · 1.12% Linatural™ MBS-4 · 2%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent
45.891%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
50.989%
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
CASContact for COA
Starting botanical load 4% · modeled extracted solids, not an assay
Active botanical extract (triterpene-rich)
1.12%
Linatural™ MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural™ MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate (this stock)
0.5% – 5.0% in finished formula
pH compatibility
4.5 – 5.1 (stock target; finished-formula pH window per stability data)
Solubility
Highly water-soluble; ideal for aqueous phases of emulsions, serums, toners, and hydroglycerin systems.
Temperature
Add during cool-down phase below 40°C. Store finished products in light-protected containers.
Incompatibilities
High polyphenol content can chelate transition metal ions (iron, copper) leading to discoloration. Use of a secondary chelating agent (e.g., Disodium EDTA, Sodium Phytate) is strongly recommended.
Pairs well with
Compatible with standard stock bases including Water + Propanediol + Glycerin and Hydroglycerin systems.
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs
Need something different?
Custom extract loading, alternate carriers, bulk sizing, or a regulatory packet - reach out and we’ll quote.

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
16-section GHS · aqueous extract stock
Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Composition, storage, incorporation guidance
Certificate of Analysis (sample)
pH · organoleptic · TAMC < 100 · TYMC < 10 CFU/g
Phytochemistry note

We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.

Quality & claims

Quality, process, and what we will (and will not) claim.

This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.

Download sample Certificate of Analysis
What we sell
A made-to-order cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 17 kg. Choose aqueous hydroglycerin (base + preservation) or, where offered, an oil macerate. Strength is Standard or Concentrated. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier - not a supplier trade-name SKU and not a finished leave-on product.
How it is made
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC assay.
Standard extract QC
  • Organoleptic (all stocks): appearance, odor, consistency
  • Aqueous only: pH (typical 4.5–5.5 for the selected preservative)
  • Aqueous only: TAMC < 100 CFU/g and TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts; no pathogen panel)
  • Oil macerates: organoleptic only - no pH, TAMC, or TYMC
Not on the default panel: marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, or individual pathogen screens. Ask if you need those quoted.
What we can claim
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning supported by published literature. INCI, composition, SDS/TDS, and a lot COA. Compatible with intended cosmetic use under FDA cosmetic rules and EU 1223/2009 when the finished formula is properly assessed.
What we cannot claim
No disease, treatment, cure, or prevent claims. No ingestible / TCM drug positioning. No guarantee that published pathways will reproduce in your finished formula. Not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. We do not sell this as a dietary supplement. We do not name a vendor or country of origin for the incoming powder on this page.
Documents with the order
SDS and TDS for the selected recipe (links above swap with your selection). Sample COA on this page for the standard QC panel. Lot-specific COA ships with every batch. Custom loading, alternate carriers, or a fuller regulatory packet - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.
What exactly ships?
A bulk cosmetic extract stock in 1 kg, 5 kg, or 17 kg. Aqueous lots use Water + Propanediol + Glycerin or classic hydroglycerin, with a selectable preservation system. Oil macerates (where offered) ship in a carrier oil, unpreserved. Botanical INCI is Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract. The finished-product INCI is the full selected deck in descending order. We sell the INCI extract in our carrier, not a supplier trade-name SKU.
How is it made?
We start from the raw botanical powder and cook it into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier on our robotic platform, then fill to order. Aqueous stocks ship preserved at the system you select. Oil macerates ship anhydrous (no water-phase preservative). Extracted solids on the composition bar are modeled from the starting botanical load - they are not an HPLC marker assay.
What is on the COA?
Aqueous: appearance, odor, consistency, pH, TAMC < 100 CFU/g, TYMC < 10 CFU/g (total counts only - no pathogen panel). Oil: organoleptic only; no pH, TAMC, or TYMC. The sample COA on this page shows representative passing numbers. Your lot COA carries the real lot number and measurements. Marker assays, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, and individual pathogen screens are not on the default panel. Ask if you need those quoted.
Is this a standardized marker isolate?
No. This is a whole-botanical powder extraction into the selected carrier, not a solvent isolate and not a standardized marker extract unless a separate assay is specified and quoted. Composition percentages for extracted solids are modeled from starting botanical load.
Where is the botanical from, and is the stock certified?
Stock is manufactured to order in Fenton, MO. Incoming botanical powder varies by lot. We do not list a vendor or country of origin on this page. The finished extract stock is not certified organic, COSMOS, vegan, kosher, halal, or non-GMO unless a separate certificate is issued. No fragrance is added. Full deck disclosure is on the SDS for the selected recipe.
What can we claim on a finished formula?
Cosmetic structure/function language only: skin- or hair-conditioning, antioxidant cosmetic stories, and appearance-based well-aging positioning. Published literature is due diligence, not finished-product claim substantiation. Do not claim diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not position this as an ingestible, TCM drug, or dietary supplement.
Lead time and shelf life?
Made to order on our robotic platform. Aqueous target shelf life is 12–18 months at room temperature, 18–24 months refrigerated, preservative-dependent. Oil macerates are similar unopened ranges; protect from light and heat. Use-by on the lot COA governs the batch you receive.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
Cosmetic raw material for topical applications.
Claims guidance
Formulate Labs recommends the following claims based on the research provided: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning Agent, Anti-Aging (supports skin firmness & elasticity, reduces appearance of wrinkles), Skin Brightening (promotes even skin tone, luminous complexion), Soothing (calms reactive skin, mitigates signs of irritation).
Storage
  • Store tightly closed, protected from light and heat.
  • Refrigeration optional for extended shelf life per TDS.
  • Aqueous botanical - monitor for color shift over time.
Regulatory
  • Finished-product INCI lists components in descending order per the selected variant deck.
  • Cosmetic function: skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, skin brightening agent
  • Full blend composition disclosed on SDS/TDS (FL-NFE series).
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for intended cosmetic use when properly incorporated.
Handling
Store in light-protected containers to preserve photosensitive flavonoids. Add to formulations during the cool-down phase at temperatures below 40°C.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, or custom sizing - email materials@formulatelabs.ai.

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.

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