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Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract

An extract of the white water lily flower used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a botanical conditioning and soothing ingredient.

What it is

Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract is obtained from the flowers of the European white water lily. In cosmetics it is used as a plant-derived conditioning ingredient intended to soothe and improve the feel of the skin. It is typically incorporated into the water phase of serums, creams, and sun care products at low concentrations.

Safety & warnings

Botanical flower extracts of this type are generally well tolerated in topical use. As with any plant extract, individuals with known botanical sensitivities may wish to patch test. It is not classified as a comedogenic oil.

Origin & sourcing

Natural, plant-derived. It is extracted from the flowers of Nymphaea alba, an aquatic flowering plant.

Questions everyone asks

What is Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract?

It is a botanical extract from white water lily flowers, used as a soothing and conditioning ingredient in skincare and sun care.

Does it protect against UV?

No. It is a conditioning botanical, not a UV filter; sun protection comes from the dedicated filters in the product.

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