1. Ingredient name: Lotus Flower Water (Nelumbo nucifera)
2. Categorization: Antiaging & Brightening, Soothing & Restorative, Balancing & Purifying
3. Purpose of use
Antiaging & Brightening
Lotus flower and leaf/root extracts contains a significant amount of potent antioxidants, flavonoids, polyphenol, and vitamins. Antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals that damage skin and cause signs of aging.
-improves elasticity of the skin, meaning stronger skin cells, less wrinkles, and firmer looking skin. Lotus extracts also gives significant brightening effects.. (Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering)
Soothing & Restorative
Lotus flower has natural anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in Vitamin A so it can soothe skin from redness and irritations.
Balancing & Purifying
Lotus flower can assist with oil and pore control. It helps control sebum production without stripping the skin of its natural moisture. This is great for those with oily and acne-prone skin and for preventing clogged pores and pimples. Controlling sebum in turn helps control the appearance of pore size.