Lotus flower, otherwise known as Nelumbo nucifera, has powerful benefits for the skin :
- Antiaging : Lotus leaf/root extracts contain 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. As a result, these compounds protect collagen and elastin, providing natural antiaging benefits to the skin.
- Brightening : Lotus flower extracts gave significant brightening effects as well. This is because lotus flower has a naturally high content of vitamin C.
- Soothing & regenerative : Lotus flower has natural anti-inflammatory properties so it can soothe skin from redness and irritations. Lotus flower also helps skin heal from wounds and inflammation.
- Oil balancing & purifying : Lotus flower can assist with oil and pore control. Research shows that this skin balancing flower 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 acne and clogged pores. Controlling sebum and purifying the pores, in turn, helps minimize the appearance of pore size.