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Lotus Root Extract – Benefits, Side Effects & Uses

by ThankMeNow Editors on Sep 10, 2025
Lotus Root Extract (Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract) is a water-soluble botanical rich in polyphenols, amino acids, and minerals, providing a unique combination of clarity, soothing comfort, and oil-water balance. The extract offers noticeable comfort improvement (up to 22%), significant clarity refinement (up to 20%), and strong antioxidant balance (up to 25%), making it highly effective for daily stress defense. Used typically at 1−5% in essences and serums, it is an excellent, low-irritation choice for sensitive, combination, dull, and stressed-feeling skin seeking harmonious moisture levels and a consistently calm, smooth complexion.