What it is
Nelumbo nucifera seed powder is a dry, finely ground powder made from the seeds of the sacred lotus. In formulations it can serve as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient and contribute to texture, helping modify feel or absorb excess oil in anhydrous products such as sticks. It is most often used in solid or powder-based cosmetic forms.
Safety & warnings
As a milled botanical powder, it is generally well tolerated. Sensitive individuals may occasionally react to plant materials, so patch testing is reasonable for very reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Natural ingredient produced by drying and milling the seeds of Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus.
Questions everyone asks
How is lotus seed powder different from the extract?
The powder is the dried, milled seed material itself, while the extract is a processed liquid; the powder can also influence texture and feel in solid formulas.
Where is lotus seed powder typically used?
It is most often found in solid or powder-based products, such as sun sticks, where it contributes conditioning and texture.